Microbiology 2

This course aims to broaden the knowledge acquired previously to different areas of microbiology, particularly microbial ecology.

It will address pathogenic relationships, but will also present examples of symbiotic associations. It will discuss the applications of microorganisms in biotechnology. It will describe how antibiotics work and the associated resistance phenomena, as well as their impact.

The EU will address the concept of viral ecology by presenting the place and role of viruses in ecosystems. The case of bacteriophages will be addressed more specifically, and the mechanisms of bacterial resistance to phage infection will be detailed. The different types of viral infection in animals will be presented (acute and persistent infections) and illustrated through the study of the pathogenesis of selected viral infections.

Knowledge about microorganisms will be expanded through the study of Archaea and a model eukaryotic organism, yeast.

The practical work will focus on performing and interpreting an antibiogram, and on titrating bacteriophages.

- Have a basic understanding of microbial ecology (diversity and roles of different microorganisms in the environment, symbiosis).

- Have an understanding of the usefulness of microorganisms for humans and their health

- Understand methods for controlling microorganisms: antibiotics and vaccines.

- Know how to perform an antibiogram and cultivate bacteriophages.

- Analyze and synthesize data for use.

- Write a report on practical work.

- Know and implement the main preventive measures in terms of hygiene and safety in microbiology

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