Course: New technologies in farm animal microbiology

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Course title New technologies in farm animal microbiology
Course code KKZP/NTMHZ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hasoňová Lucie, doc. MVDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The exact content and support will be adjusted according to the topic of the doctoral thesis. Microorganisms in the agricultural industry. The important livestock pathogens, their sources, risk factors, prevention precautions, therapy. Modern approaches to improving the performance and health of livestock.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with text (with textbook, with book), E-learning, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies), Individual tutoring
  • Preparation for classes - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 40 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 70 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 60 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to broaden the knowledge about microorganisms and their role, especially in the agricultural industry with regard to improving the performance, resistance, and health of livestock animals. The specific content will be modified in connection with the topic of the doctoral thesis.
Students will gain deepened knowledge in the field of agricultural microbiology in connection with the topic of their doctoral thesis.
Prerequisites
Knowledge: primary production, fundamental microbiology. The other requirements necessary for successful completion of the course will be listed at the beginning of the study.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

individual consultations on a specific topic; seminar work on a selected topic
Recommended literature
  • Saxena, S. Applied Microbiology. Springer, India, 2015. ISBN 978-81-322-2258-3.
  • S.M. Reddy, S. Girisham, G. Narendra Babu. Applied Microbiology (Agriculture, Environmental, Food and Industrial Microbiology). Scientific Publishers, 2017. ISBN 9789387307407.
  • Verma, D.K., Srivastav, P.P. Microorganisms in sustainable agriculture, food, and the envronmnent. Apple Academic Press Inc., USA, 2017. ISBN 978-1-315-36582-4.


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