Course detail
Biophysics and Biochemistry of Microorganisms
FCH-DA_BCHBMAcad. year: 2023/2024
Taxonomy of microorganisms; structure and physiology of microbial cells; biophysical properties of microorganisms; cell transport and its regulation; metabolic strategies of microorganisms; regulation of the metabolism of industrially significant micro-organisms; microbial kinetics; stress response of microorganisms; adaptation strategy of microorganisms; purposeful behavior of microbial cells.
Language of instruction
English
Mode of study
Not applicable.
Guarantor
Entry knowledge
biology, microbiology, organic and physical chemistry, knowledge of the basic properties of biomolecules
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
The results of the study are verified by colloquium (S.E.R. Art. 34 of the BUT Brno), ie a discussion about the subject matter connected with the preparation of a written work dealing with the specified topic of the subject in the range of about 10 text pages; the debate takes about 30 minutes.
Aims
The aim of this course is to familiarize students with unique properties of microbial cells from point of view of various disciplines such as physiology, biochemistry, ecology or molecular biology.
Students will acquire advanced knowledge of microorganisms and their properties, characteristics and strategies.
Students will acquire advanced knowledge of microorganisms and their properties, characteristics and strategies.
Study aids
Not applicable.
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable.
Basic literature
Neměc M.: Základy obecné mikrobiologie, Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2015 (CS)
Kaprálek F.: Fyziologie bakterií, Státní pedagogické nakladatelství Praha, 1985 (CS)
Dworkin M.D.: The Prokaryotes, 3rd Edition,Springer, New York, 2006 (CS)
Bushy et al. Molecular Microbiology, Springer 1997 (CS)
Kaprálek F.: Fyziologie bakterií, Státní pedagogické nakladatelství Praha, 1985 (CS)
Dworkin M.D.: The Prokaryotes, 3rd Edition,Springer, New York, 2006 (CS)
Bushy et al. Molecular Microbiology, Springer 1997 (CS)
Recommended reading
Not applicable.