Systematics and taxonomy of bacteria

Course: BIOLOGY (Bachelor) FULL-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Systematics and taxonomy of bacteria
Code
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2025/2026
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
7 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PR08. Know and understand the basic terms, concepts, theories and laws in the field of biological sciences and at the border of subject areas. PR10. Know the basics of systematics, methods of detection and identification of non-cellular life forms, prokaryotes and eukaryotes and apply them to solve specific biological problems. PR12. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure, processes of vital activity and functions of living organisms, understand the mechanisms of regulation of physiological functions to maintain homeostasis of biological systems. PR13. Know the mechanisms of preservation, implementation and transmission of genetic information and their significance in evolutionary processes. PR17. Understand the role of the evolutionary idea of ​​the organic world. PR21. Analyze information about the diversity of living organisms
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful completion of the courses "Microbiology", "Cytology of microorganisms", "Biochemistry". 2. Be able to independently apply knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and other disciplines, work with scientific and methodological literature. 3. Possess elementary skills in identifying the main structures of a prokaryotic cell and determining their physiological features.
Course content
The academic discipline "Systematics and Taxonomy of Bacteria" is a component of the educational program for professional training of specialists with the educational degree "Bachelor". The discipline is a basic discipline that covers the issue of the position of prokaryotic microorganisms in the system of living beings. The sections of the program allow students to get an idea of ​​​​different groups of prokaryotes. The presented material provides a sufficient level of knowledge for modern microbiologists to detect and identify cultivated forms of microorganisms. The lecture material is grouped and considered in such a way that in some cases individual representatives of taxonomic groups are characterized, and in others - their certain physiological groups. An important place is given to the issue of the difference in structure between the 1st and 2nd editions of "Bergei's Systematics of Bacteria", as well as the main groups of the 9th edition of "Bergei's Bacterial Determinant"
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Мікробіологія. Том 1:підручник/ Сергійчук М.Г., Сківка Л.М., Сергійчук Т.М. та ін. – К.: ФОП Маслаков, 2020. – 500. 2. Bergey’s manual of Systematic Bacteriologу. – Williams, Wilkins, 1984. – 1986. – v. 1,2,3. 3. Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology / Editor-in-Chief G. M. Garrity. New York: Springer, 2001–2003, V. 1–5. 4. Aharon Oren, David R. Araha, Henrik Christensen, Markus Göker, Célia M. Manaia and Edward R.B. Moore Preparing the 2025 revision of the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes. Int. J. Syst. Evol. Microbiol. 2025;75:006666 DOI 10.1099/ijsem.0.006666 5. Oren A, Arahal DR, Göker M, Moore ERB, Rossello-Mora R et al. International code of nomenclature of prokaryotes. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2023; 6. Göker M, Oren A. Proposal to include the categories kingdom and domain in the International Code of Nomenclature of Prokaryotes. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol 2023; 73:005650
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures Independent work Consultations
Assessment methods and criteria
- semester assessment: 1. Modular test 1: RN 1.1 - 3.1 –20/ 10 points; 2. Modular test 2: RN 1.1 - 3.1 – 20/ 10 points; 3. Modular test 3: RN 1.1- 3.1 - 20/ 10 points; - final assessment: in the form of an exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Tetiana Mykhailivna Serhiichuk
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