The practical microbiology course is concerned with
introducing the student to the laboratory devices and equipment used in the
microbiology laboratory, and how to use a light microscope to observe microorganisms. During this course, the
student will test sterilization methods in microbiological procedures, and how
to isolate and grow bacteria and fungi on growth media. The student also learns
how to diagnose the general morphological features of different microorganisms.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the course the student
will be able to:
A. Knowledge and understanding
A.1. Determines the uses of basic devices and
equipment used in a microbiology laboratory
A.2. L the
basic sterilization methods used in dealing with and studying microorganisms.
A.3. Learn the concepts of isolating, culturing,
and counting bacteria and fungi
A.4. Describes the cell morphology of bacteria and
fungi by microscopy and simple staining, as well as their colonies developing
in solid and liquid cultures
A.5. Distinguishes the
general characteristics of different groups of microorganisms.
B.
Mental Skills
B 1. Describes in detail microorganisms
(bacteria and fungi) by viewing them under a microscope
B.2. Deduces the types of
microorganisms by examining them with a microscope.
B.3. Suggests the best sterilization
methods for materials and tools used in experiments.
B.4. Analyzes the reasons for the
precautions to be taken in the microbiology laboratory
B.5. Evaluates and interprets results
and information obtained from laboratory experiments.
C. Practical
& professional skills
C.1. Uses efficiently
autoclaves, microscopes, scales, and other tools in the laboratory
C.2. Employs the
appropriate tools and uses them in a right manner.
C.3. Practicing safe
handling of microbes, using appropriate protective and emergency procedures.
C.4. Applies
procedures to maintain sterilization and prevent contamination of sterile growth
media and tools.
C.5. Stains bacteria with
different staining methods for microscopic inspection.
D. General and transferable skills
D.1. Utilizes
information technology to develop self-learning skills.
D.2. Defines roles
and responsibilities and ways to achieve tasks.
D.3. Works in a team and respects the opinions of
others
D.4. Writes reports
and working papers on the course topics.
D.5. Uses critical
thinking and problem-solving skills when dealing with information, concepts and
theories related to the course
Teaching and learning methods
1. Lectures2. Practical demonstrations 3. Discussion4. Practical training
