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752-4001-AAL 2 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG , D-HEST
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Microbiology

Lecturers & Examiners: PD Dr. Markus Schuppler, Prof. Dr. Gregory Velicer, Prof. Dr. Martin Pilhofer, Prof. Dr. Serina Robinson
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: 2026-06-01 11:33:45

Abstract

Teaching of basic knowledge in microbiology with main focus on Microbial Cell Structure and Function, Molecular Genetics, Microbial Growth, Metabolic Diversity, Phylogeny and Taxonomy, Prokaryotic Diversity, Human-Microbe Interactions, Biotechnology.

Objective

Vermittlung der Grundlagen im Fach Mikrobiologie.

Content

Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf den Themen: Bakterielle Zellbiologie, Molekulare Genetik, Wachstumsphysiologie, Biochemische Diversität, Phylogenie und Taxonomie, Prokaryotische Vielfalt, Interaktion zwischen Menschen und Mikroorganismen sowie Biotechnologie.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Wird von den jeweiligen Dozenten ausgegeben.

Literature

Die Behandlung der Themen erfolgt auf der Basis des Lehrbuchs Brock, Biology of Microorganisms

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
revision course / private study Microbiology
Self-study course. No presence required.
No time listed 60 h semesterly

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