To initiate the student in industrial Microbiology, knowing the microorganisms of industrial interest involved in Biotechnological processes. Moreover, basic knowledge of general microbiology will be taught.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
CB04 | Transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions for both specialist and non-specialist audiences. |
E12 | Understand the chemistry of the main biological processes |
G05 | Acquire and adapt new knowledge and techniques of any scientific-technical discipline with incidence in the chemical field |
T09 | Motivation for quality, job security and awareness of environmental issues, with knowledge of internationally recognized systems for the correct management of these aspects |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Not established. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Description | |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | CB03 CB04 E12 G05 T09 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | Presentation of topics by the teacher. Explanation of microbiological models | |
Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | CB03 CB04 E12 G05 T09 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | N | Presentation by the student of a novel topic related to industrial microbiology | |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | CB03 CB04 E12 G05 T09 | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | N | Solving microbial growth problems adjusted to kinetic models | ||
Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB03 CB04 E12 G05 T09 | 0.9 | 22.5 | Y | Y | Experimental practices in the laboratory; microbiological tests and determinations | |
Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB03 CB04 E12 G05 T09 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | Tests to check the evolution of the student and achievement of competences | |
Other off-site activity [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | CB03 CB04 E12 G05 T09 | 1.4 | 35 | Y | N | Autonomous work to prepare the presentation of seminars and resolution of additional problems | |
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E12 G05 T09 | 2 | 50 | Y | N | Preparation and study of topics | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.6 | Total class time hours: 65 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.4 | Total hours of out of class work: 85 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Laboratory sessions | 20.00% | 20.00% | |
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies | 10.00% | 5.00% | |
Oral presentations assessment | 10.00% | 0.00% | |
Progress Tests | 60.00% | 0.00% | |
Final test | 0.00% | 75.00% | |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Guided or supervised work] | 5 |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][] | 2.5 |
Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 22.5 |
Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 5 |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Group Work] | 35 |
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 50 |
Unit 1 (de 9): Introduction to Microbiology. Discovery of microorganisms | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 1 |
Unit 2 (de 9): The microbial cell. Fundamental structures in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells: bacteria, molds and yeasts | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Unit 3 (de 9): Microbial growth Specific rate of growth | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
Unit 4 (de 9): Microbial metabolism Catabolism: breathing, fermentation. Anabolism: biosynthesis of biomolecules | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Unit 5 (de 9): Design and preparation of sustrata for bioprocesses. Source of carbon, nitrogen, vitamins, minerals and water. Sterilization | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Unit 6 (de 9): Industrial microorganisms Sources. Cultivation collections. Strain improvement: fundamentals of recombination and genetic engineering | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
Unit 7 (de 9): Fermentation systems: on batch, continuous, fed-batch. Primary and secondary metabolites | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
Unit 8 (de 9): Industrial processes and bioproducts: enzymes and biomass | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 2 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |