After successful completion of the course, students are able to:
- to outline the importance of microbiology for biotechnology, medicine and the environment.
- to describe the essential groups of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa) and viruses.
- to describe the microbial diversity of metabolic pathways and degradation processes.
The lecture contains:
- introduction to the field of microbiology;
- importance of microorganisms in biotechnology and significance for humans, animals and plants;
- discussion of cell structures, difference between eu- and prokaryotic microorganisms, as well as viruses;
- basic classification and diversity of microorganisms
- microorganisms in the environment and significance for the global nutrient cycles (e.g. carbon, nitrogen, sulphur)
We will return to face-to-face/ presence mode in WS 2022/2023. Lecture materials (ppt slides) will be made available on TUWEL. Should the panedmic situation make it necessary, we will switch to distance learning in the short term.
