Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
2

Contents

CP1.BIOMOLECULES
1.1.Carbohydrates
1.2.Lipids
1.3.Proteins
1.4.Enzymes
1.5.Nucleotides and nucleic acids
 

CP2.INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS
2.1.DNA replication
2.2.Biosynthesis of proteins
2.3.Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes
 

CP3.METABOLISM
3.1.Fermentation
3.2.Aerobic and anaerobic respiration and oxidation of inorganic compounds
3.3.Examples of anabolic reactions
 

CP4.EUKARYOTIC AND PROKARYOTIC CELLS
4.1.Introduction to microbial cells. Woese, evolutionary relationships and the phylogenetic tree of life
4.2.The bacterial cell. Morphology and structures
4.3. Eukaryotic microorganisms: general characteristics and examples
 

CP5.VIRUSES: FUNDAMENTALS
 

CP6.NUTRITION, GROWTH AND CONTROL OF MICROORGANISMS
 

CP7. BIOTECHNOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS OF MICROORGANISMS
7.1.Production of baker's yeast, bio-ethanol, beer, and penicillin
7.2.Microorganisms as indicators of water quality

Learning Outcomes

OB1: Identify and relate the structure and composition of major biomolecules with their functions in cells.

OB2: Explain the main steps of protein synthesis and the roles of DNA and ribosomes in transcription and translation.

OB3: Apply basic concepts of metabolic pathways, including major catabolic processes.

OB4: Describe the structure and characteristics of microorganisms.

OB5: Analyse the influence of environmental factors on microbial activity, growth, and viability.

OB6: Identify and evaluate industrial and environmental applications of microorganisms.

OB7: Apply biochemical and microbiological concepts to analyse and solve new problems