Microbiology 2

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

It will deal with pathogenic relationships, but will also present examples of symbiotic associations. It will address the applications of microorganisms in biotechnology. It will describe the mode of action of antibiotics and the associated resistance phenomena and their impact.

The EU will approach the notion of viral ecology by presenting the place and role of viruses in ecosystems. The case of bacteriophages will be treated more specifically and the mechanisms of resistance of bacteria to phagic infection will be detailed. The different types of viral infections in animals will be presented (acute and persistent infections) and illustrated through the study of the pathogenesis of selected viral infections.

The knowledge on microorganisms will be extended by the study of Archaea and a model eukaryotic organism, the yeast.

The practical work will focus on the realization of an antibiogram and its interpretation, and on the titration of bacteriophages.

- Have notions of microbial ecology (diversity and roles of different microorganisms in the environment, symbioses).

- To have a vision of the usefulness of microorganisms for humans and their health

- Know the methods of control of microorganisms: antibiotics and vaccines.

- Know how to do an antibiogram and cultivate bacteriophages.

- Analyze and synthesize data in order to exploit them.

- Write a report of practical work.

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

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