Microbiology
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
Lectures (48 hours).
Laboratory exercises (24 hours) with reports. They include: general training in working with microorganisms: culture, staining techniques, enumeration. Environmental samples from soil and water are used in the various protocols.
Compound evaluation consisting of written exam, compulsory work and written assignments. 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 according to the Norwegian grading system. Counts for 70% of overall grade
2. Compulsory work (AK1). Counts for 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. Compulsory work (AK2). Counts for 0% of the overall grade, but must be passed. Students are required to pass one multiple choice test.
3. Three group written assignments (OP). Altogether they count for 30% of the total grade. Letter grading A - F according to the Norwegian grading system.
Compound assessment, consisting of:
1. Written exam: 4h. Letter grading A - F according to the Norwegian grading system. Counts for 70% of overall grade
2. Compulsory work (AK1). Counts for 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. Compulsory work (AK2). Counts for 0% of the overall grade, but must be passed. Students are required to pass one multiple choice test.
4. Three group written assignments (OP). Each one counts for 10% of the total grade. Letter grading A - F according to the Norwegian grading system.
Pen, ruler and up to 2 bilingual dictionaries.
Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating.