Knowledge

The student:

• Has an overview of the historical development of the area of microbiology, in relation to the technological developments and the increased knowledge in cell biology.
• Has a broad knowledge of the metabolic and structural diversity of eukaryotic and prokaryotic micro-organisms.
• Has an overview of the current routine laboratory methods used for the isolation and identification of the various groups of microorganisms.
• Has knowledge of the basic principles of infection and pathogenesis for the main microbial pathogens of humans and animals.
• Has knowlerdge of the virulence factors the different microbial pathogens use to invade and spread within their hosts, as well as the defensive mechanisms the hosts use.
• Has knowledge of the safety measures that apply in the handling of microorganisms.
• Can update his/her knowledge in the field of Microbiology.

Skills

The student:

• Can perform within safe limits and under supervision the main routine laboratory methods used for the isolation and identification of bacteria.
• Can reflect upon their observations obtained after performing basic microbiological techniques.
• Can scientifically report, results of various fundamental microbiological techniques.
• Can collect and use relevant published information for the interpretation of microbiological results.

General competence The student:

• Can collaborate with fellow students, for the completion of laboratory techniques and for the preparation of scientific reports.
• Knows and understands the risks when working in a microbiology laboratory.
• Can communicate results and theories both orally and in writing.
• Is familiar with new thinking and innovation processes in the field of Microbiology.

Compulsory:

Joint Bachelor Degree in Animal Science

The course is mandatory for students of Joint Bachelor Degree in Animal Science.

Elective for enrolled students of Bachelor in Biology or one of the semester packages at the Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture.

Max. 40 seats.

List of priority:

1. Joint Bachelor Degree in Animal Science

2. Bachelor in Biology

3. Exchange / semester packages

Lectures (48 hours).

Laboratory excersises (24 hours) with reports.

Compound evaluation consisting of written exam, compulsory work and portfolio assessment. All individual exams/tests and course work must be passed in order to pass the course overall. Grades will be assigned in letters ranging between A - F according to the Norwegian grading system.

1.    Written exam: 4h. Letter grading A - F. Counts 60% of overall grade

2.    Compulsory work. Counts 0% of the overall grade, but must be passed. Students are required to prepare a short literature review on a given topic and present it orally during the course.

3.    Portfolio assessment with letter grading A - F. The portfolio counts 40% of overall grade. Portfolio consists of:

·        5 laboratory reports

·        2 multiple choice tests

·        The students are required to pass either a) 2 multiple choices tests and at least 3 laboratory reports or b) 1 multiple choice test and at least 4 laboratory reports. Letter grades A-F. 

Practical exercises: general training in working with microorganisms: culture, staining techniques, enumeration. Environmental samples from soil and water are used in the various protocols.

• Mandatory work, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Bestått - Ikke bestått.
  • Must be passed prior to submission of the Portfolio Assessment, consists of: 5 laboratory reports, 2 multiple choice tests..
• Portfolio Assessment, consists of: 5 laboratory reports, 2 multiple choice tests., comprises 40/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F.
• Written examination, 4 hours, comprises 60/100 of the grade, grading scale A-E, Beste A, Ikke bestått F.