Course: Bacteriology

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Course title Bacteriology
Course code KGZB/BAKT
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Beran Pavel, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Stehlíková Dagmar, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Characteristics and taxonomy of prokaryotes. Survey of phytopathogenic bacteria, phytoplasma and other prokaryotic microorganisms. Interactions between phytopathogenic prokaryotes and plant hosts. Infection cycle of phytopathogenic prokaryotes. Symptoms of bacterial diseases. Bacterial diseases of crop plants, vegetables, fruit trees, ornamental plants. Methods of detection of bacterial diseases, protection against phytopathogenic bacteria. Bacteria as pathogens of plant pests. Utilization of bacteria in biological protection against diseases, pests and weeds.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for exam - 30 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Theoretical background and practical skills in the field of bacteriology. Prokaryotic microorganisms and their role as plant pathogens. Utilization of bacteria in biological plant protection.
Students are able to orientate in the field of phytopathogenic bacteria and bacterial diseases of plants
Prerequisites
Standard knowledge of biology and microbiology

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

Active participation in exercises, protocols from laboratory exercises, understanding the curriculum defined for the exam.
Recommended literature
  • Jackson,R.W. Plant Pathogenic Bacteria: Genomics and Molecular Biology.. Caister Academic Press.
  • Kůdela,V.et al. Rostlinolékařská bakteriologie. Academia, 2002.
  • Němec,M., Horáková,D. Základy mikrobiologie. MU Brno, 1999.
  • Prescott,L.M., Harley,J.P.,Klein,D.A. Microbiology 6th edition. McGraw-Hill, 2005.
  • Rosypal,S. a kol. Nový přehled biologie. Scentia, Praha, 2003.
  • Rosypal,S. Obecná bakteriologie. SPN, Praha, 1981.
  • Tortora,G.J. Case,C.L.,Funke,B.R. Microbiology: An Introduction.. Benjamin-Cummings Pub Co, 2009.
  • Votava a kol. Lékařská mikrobiologie speciální. Neptun, 2003.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural Biotechnology (2014) Category: Agriculture and forestry 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter