CHEM-E3121 - Microbial Physiology D, Lecture, 21.10.2024-4.12.2024

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Associate the cellular structures of microorganisms with their roles in physiology.
  2. Explain microbial growth dynamics, discuss the associated cellular processes, and quantitatively assess population growth.
  3. Discuss the regulatory mechanisms of microorganisms and analyze them in terms of resource use and speed of adaptation.
  4. Examine diverse strategies of microorganisms to fulfil fundamental metabolic needs and analyze microbial metabolism using computational tools.
  5. Appraise the mechanisms of genomic changes in microbial cells and evolution.
  6. Discuss assessing microbial community composition and function.

Credits: 5

Schedule: 21.10.2024 - 04.12.2024

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Paula Jouhten

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course will provide a comprehensive exploration of microbial physiology, unraveling the role of cellular structures, mechanisms, and processes in sustaining life across diverse environmental conditions and influencing the performance of cells in biotechnological applications. Encoding of the cellular capabilities in the genome and how the genomes can change and evolve will be investigated. Quantitative aspects of microbial physiology will be delved into and evaluated in single-species populations and microbial communities through computational tools.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Fail, 1 – 5; grading is based on examination and assignments

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures
    Assignments
    Self study
    Examination

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Materials distributed during the course

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II
    2025-2026 Autumn II

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