Course: Basics of Work in Biotechnology Laboratories

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Course title Basics of Work in Biotechnology Laboratories
Course code TUIOZP/TK1PL
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Purevdorj Khatantuul, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Introductory lesson, work safety, acquaintance with laboratory aids. 2. Basic laboratory calculations. 3. Weighing on pre-weights and analytical balances. 4. Dissolution of samples, measuring vessels. 5. Filtration, yield. 6. Working with pipettes and dispensers. 7. Work with burettes, titration. 8. Light microscope - construction and properties. 9. Microscopy - permanent and native slides. 10. Microscopy - stained slides. 11. Microscopy - use of immersion objective. 12. Basic microbiological techniques. 13. Work in laminar and biohazard box. 14. Basic techniques of molecular biology.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 12 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 45 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 33 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
principles of aseptic technique in the microbiological laboratory
principles of aseptic technique in the microbiological laboratory
description of the basic aids and tools used in the microbiology and molecular biology laboratory
description of the basic aids and tools used in the microbiology and molecular biology laboratory
description of types of nutrient media used for inoculation of microorganisms
description of types of nutrient media used for inoculation of microorganisms
name the parts of the optical microscope
name the parts of the optical microscope
name and describe the basic methods of staining microorganisms and cellular components
name and describe the basic methods of staining microorganisms and cellular components
Skills
ability to operate and use the basic aids and tools used in the microbiology and molecular biology laboratory
ability to operate and use the basic aids and tools used in the microbiology and molecular biology laboratory
ability to prepare culture media for the cultivation of microorganisms
ability to prepare culture media for the cultivation of microorganisms
ability to prepare a fixed specimens for light microscopy
ability to prepare a fixed specimens for light microscopy
ability to examine a specimen with a light microscope
ability to examine a specimen with a light microscope
ability to inoculate microorganisms using basic inoculation techniques
ability to inoculate microorganisms using basic inoculation techniques
teaching methods
Knowledge
E-learning
E-learning
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Skills
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Simple experiments
Simple experiments
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Preparation of a presentation, giving a presentation
Systematic observation of the student
Systematic observation of the student
Recommended literature
  • BÁLEŠ, V. a kol. Biochemické technológie: Biochemical Technologies. Bratislava: AB-ART, 2003. ISBN 80-89006-75-2.
  • KOTRBA, P., BABŮREK, I., KREJZLÍK, Z. Návody ke cvičením z biologie. Praha: VŠCHT Praha, 2006. ISBN 80-7080-623-0.
  • POLLACK, Robert A. Laboratory exercises in microbiology. 3rd ed.. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley, 2009. ISBN 978-0-470-13392-7.
  • SEIDMAN, L. Basic Laboratory Calculations for Biotechnology. San Francisco, Pearson, 2008. ISBN 978-0-13-223810-6.
  • SEIDMAN, L., MOORE, C. J. Basic Laboratory Methods for Biotechnology, 2nd ed.. San Francisco, Pearson, 2009. ISBN 978-0-321-57014-7.
  • ZAJONCOVÁ, L., TARKOWSKI, P. Základní chemické výpočty pro biochemiky a biotechnology. Olomouc: UP Olomouc, 2016. ISBN 9788024450025.


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