| Course title | Laboratories in Environmental Microbiology |
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| Course code | KECHT/0LENM |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lesson |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 8 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | unspecified |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
| Course availability | The course is available to visiting students |
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The course introduces into basic laboratory techniques in general and environmental microbiology. No previous laboratory experience is required. Students shall bring their own sample of natural water (1 L) and soil (~50 g). Block 1 - Introduction to safety in laboratory, introduction to sterile work, preparation of used media, and sterilization of used material. Block 2 - Basic cultivation techniques, culture determination of bacteria in water sample, effect of UV on bacteria, bacterial growth-inhibition assay. Block 3 - Introduction to microscopy, Gram staining of bacteria, microscopy of water microorganisms, determination of phosphatase activity in soil, evaluation of data
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| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester |
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