Ecology of microorganisms

Course: BIOLOGY (Bachelor) PART-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Ecology of microorganisms
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2022/2023
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
8 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PK04. Understand the basic terms, concepts, principles, theories and laws in the field of biological sciences and on the boundaries of subject areas. PK06. Apply the principles of taxonomy, methods of detection and identification of non-cellular life forms, prokaryotes and eukaryotes. PK08. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental biological processes, structure and functions of living organisms. PC10. To establish regularities of interaction of living organisms of different forms of structural organization with each other, features of influence of various factors on living organisms and to estimate their role in biosphere processes of biotic transformation of substances and energy. PC11. Analyze the forms of relationships between micro- and macro-organisms with the definition of the main directions of these processes. PC14. Use knowledge and understanding of the basics of general ecology, the principles of optimal nature management and nature protection.
Form of study
External form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful mastering of courses "Microbiology", "Biochemistry", "Fundamentals of Ecology". 2. Be able to work with information databases, independently develop scientific and methodological literature. 3. Have basic skills in working with materials and equipment used in the biological laboratory.
Course content
The discipline "Ecology of Microorganisms" covers issues of modern ecological areas of microbiology, analyzes the adaptive potential of microorganisms, their indicator role in assessing the environment, explains the strategies of microorganisms, patterns of development and communication interactions of their natural populations.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Sergiychuk M.G., Skivka L.M., Sergiychuk T.M. et al. Microbiology. К.: PH "Education of Ukraine", 2020. 2. Economic Microbiology: Fundamentals and Applications /Editors: Bertrand, J.-C., Caumette, P., Lebaron, P., Matheron, R., Normand, P., Sime-Ngando, T.-Springer, 2015. – 933p 3. Microbial biospherics: experimental study of ecosystem function and evolution / M. C. Rillig, J. Antonovics Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences. 2019, 116 (23). 4. Microbial Ecology/Ed/L. L. Barton, D. E. Northup. - Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. - 440 p. 5. Ecology of microorganisms: Manual / V.P. Patyka, T.G. Omelenets, I.V. Grinik, V.F. Petrichenko; ed. V.P. Patiki.- К.:Osnova, 2007.- 192 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: 1. Modular test 1 (remote) - PH 1.1 - 2.3 –20 points / 10 points 2. Modular test work 2 (remote) - PH 1.1 - 2.3 - 20 points / 10 points 3. Abstract / report PH 2.1 –3.2– 20 points / 10 points Final assessment: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Iryna Volodymyrivna Dombrovska
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center