Syllabus
A. History
Question of origin and evolution of live
Significant discoveries of microbiology
B. Biology of microorganisms
Bacterial cell vs. other microorganisms
Bacterial cell morphology, growth and cell division, sporulation
Taxonomy, nomenclature, systematics
C. Biochemistry of microorganisms
Classification based on source of carbon and energy
Energy metabolism, photosynthesis
Alternative metabolism pathways
Transport, element cycle
D. Microbial genetics
DNA, RNA, replication, transcription, translation
Regulation, cell cycle
Plasmids, viruses, transposomes
Principles of molecular-biology applications
E. Medical microbiology
Disease, pathogens, symbionts
Sterilization, chemotherapy, and antibiotics
F. Applied microbiology
Industry and food production application
G. Basic principles of handling with microorganisms
Annotation
The course entitled Biochemistry and Biology of Microorganisms is dealing with the important issue of investigation, interaction (effect) and application of microorganisms with a special attention to bacteria. Beside the detailed explanation of microorganism genetics and biochemistry, the lecture makes students familiar with microorganism handling, cultivation procedures and principles of their molecular-biology applications. In the context of a bacterial morphology and taxonomy, medical consequences of human-bacteria interactions (pathogen classification, mechanism of antibiotic action) and biotechnology applications (industry and food production) are covered. The knowledge gained in the basic Biochemistry course is recommended and expected.
Lectures - in Czech -