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551-0110-AAL 2 Credits MSC D-CHAB

Fundamentals of Biology II: Microbiology

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Julia Vorholt-Zambelli
Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:53:13

Abstract

Structure, function, genetics of prokaryotic microorganisms and fungi.

Objective

Basic principles of cell structure, growth physiology, energy metabolism, gene expression. Biodiversity of Bacteria and Archaea in the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles in nature. Phylogeny and evolution. Pathogenicity. Biotechnology. Antibiotics.

Content

Basic principles of cell structure, growth physiology, energy metabolism, gene expression. Biodiversity of Bacteria and Archaea in the carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles in nature. Phylogeny and evolution. Pathogenicity. Biotechnology. Antibiotics.

Resources

Lecture Notes

none

Literature

Brock, Biology of Microorganisms (Madigan, M.T. and Martinko, J.M., eds.), 12th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 75 minutes
Aids
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Fundamentals of Biology II: Microbiology
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 24 h semesterly

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