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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Introduction to Microbial Ecology. Evolution of the First Microorganisms. Microbial Evolution. 2. Biotechnological Potential of Microorganisms. 3. Taxonomic Classification and Phylogenetic Relationships of Selected Biotechnologically Important Microorganisms. 4. Microbial Consortia. Diversity and Diversity Indices. 5. Study of Microbial Diversity and Ecological Interactions Using Modern Biotechnological Methods. 6. Ecological Valence. Optimal Growth Conditions of Microorganisms, Especially in Anthropogenic Ecosystems. 7. Interactions Between Microorganisms and Other Ecosystem Components and Their Influence on Food Production. Pathogenicity and Symbiosis. 8. Ecology of Microorganisms Used in Food Production. 9. Ecology of Microorganisms Inhabiting Extreme Habitats and Their Biotechnological Applications. 10. Ecology of Microorganisms with the Potential to Degrade Harmful Substances in the Environment. 11. Microbial Ecology in the Context of Sustainable Development. Sustainable Development. 12. Microorganisms in Regenerative Agriculture. Ecological Functions and Interactions of Soil Microorganisms in Systems Supporting Soil Regeneration. 13. Biotechnology for Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change. Climate Change. Greenhouse Gases. Carbon Footprint. 14. Latest Research and Trends in the Ecology of Microorganisms Used in Biotechnology and Food Production.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecturing
- Home preparation for classes
- 10 hours per semester
- Preparation for examination
- 22 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 28 hours per semester
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| Knowledge |
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| Knowledge of inorganic and organic chemistry and basics of human biology. |
| Knowledge of inorganic and organic chemistry and basics of human biology. |
| learning outcomes |
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| Understanding of ecological factors influencing the growth and interactions of microorganisms in anthropogenic, extreme, and natural ecosystems. Knowledge of ecological relationships of microorganisms in various ecosystems and their impact on food production and biotechnological processes. Familiarity with the latest findings and trends in the ecology of microorganisms used in biotechnology and food production, including their role in sustainable development and climate change mitigation. Understanding of the principles of microbial ecology in the context of sustainable development, regenerative agriculture, and environmental restoration. |
| Understanding of ecological factors influencing the growth and interactions of microorganisms in anthropogenic, extreme, and natural ecosystems. Knowledge of ecological relationships of microorganisms in various ecosystems and their impact on food production and biotechnological processes. Familiarity with the latest findings and trends in the ecology of microorganisms used in biotechnology and food production, including their role in sustainable development and climate change mitigation. Understanding of the principles of microbial ecology in the context of sustainable development, regenerative agriculture, and environmental restoration. |
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| Ability to apply modern biotechnological and molecular methods to study microbial diversity and ecological interactions in various environments. Ability to analyze and interpret ecological relationships of microorganisms in various ecosystems with regard to their impact on biotechnological processes and food production. Ability to assess the influence of anthropogenic factors and extreme conditions on the growth and ecology of microorganisms and to design sustainable practices utilizing microbial ecosystems. Ability to use current knowledge in microbial ecology to support regenerative agriculture, sustainable development, and climate change adaptation and mitigation. |
| Ability to apply modern biotechnological and molecular methods to study microbial diversity and ecological interactions in various environments. Ability to analyze and interpret ecological relationships of microorganisms in various ecosystems with regard to their impact on biotechnological processes and food production. Ability to assess the influence of anthropogenic factors and extreme conditions on the growth and ecology of microorganisms and to design sustainable practices utilizing microbial ecosystems. Ability to use current knowledge in microbial ecology to support regenerative agriculture, sustainable development, and climate change adaptation and mitigation. |
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| Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming) |
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Recommended literature
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BEGON, M.; HOWARTH, W. R.; TOWNSEND, R. C. Essentials of ecology. 4th ed.. Hoboken: Wiley, 2014. ISBN 9780470909133.
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ICMSF. Microoorganisms in Foods 6: Microbial Ecology of Food Commodities. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2005. ISBN 030648675X.
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KLABAN, V. Ekologie mikroorganismů: ilustrovaný lexikon biologie, ekologie a patogenity mikroorganismů. Praha: Galén, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7262-770-7.
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Singh, H.B., Vaishnav, A. New and Future Developments in Microbial Biotechnology and Bioengineering: Sustainable Agriculture. Amsterdam, 2022. ISBN 9780323855778.
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