ECTS:

5

Course Outline
e-Class

The objectives of the course:

  • understand the basic principles of Cell Biology and Molecular Microbiology as well as gaining practical experience in basic laboratory methods.
  • familiarize the students with the laboratory space, the use of specific instruments, the preparation of solutions and buffers to be used during the experimental process, followed by the laboratory exercises.

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course the student acquires the following skills and knowledge to:

  • Understand the basic principles in the field of Cell Biology, and Molecular Microbiology
  • Prepare solutions, buffers and media commonly used for the laboratory exercises
  • Understand the experimental approaches of basic Cell Biology techniques
  • Prepare microbial cultures and determine the number of live cells in biological samples
  • Determine the susceptibility of microbes to antimicrobial agents (antibiograms)
  • Understand the experimental approaches in Microbiology and related basic and emerging technologies
  • Analyze and interpret experimental results in Cell Biology and Microbiology
  • Suggest solutions to problems / questions in Cell Biology and Microbiology, formulate hypothesis and design appropriate methodological approaches
  • Improve critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and communication
Name Capacity Email
Koffa Maria Professor mkoffa@mbg.duth.gr
Kourkoutas Ioannis Professor ikourkou@mbg.duth.gr