Learning outcomes

At the end of the general microbiology course, students will have a basic knowledge of the bacterial cell, which will serve as a basis for the medical microbiology course, and for the independent acquisition of new knowledge.

Goals

The objectives of this course are to acquire the main concepts concerning:

Structure and function of bacterial cells; the bacterial genome; principles of antibacterial chemotherapy

Content

  • Introduction to the world of micro-organisms
  • Structure and function of the bacterial cell, mode of action of antibiotics
  • Structure and function of the bacterial genome, genome plasticity, gene transfer

Table of contents

  1. Introduction to the world of microorganisms
  2. The bacterial cell
  3. Metabolic diversity
  4. The peptidoglycan
  5. The plasma membrane: energy, exchange, motility
  6. Translocation and secretion
  7. The ribosome
  8. The bacterial genome
  9. Genome plasticity

Teaching methods

Ex-cathedra presentations with slides.

Dialogue with the teacher via a question-and-answer forum on Webcampus.

Assessment method

Written exam consisting of multiple choice questions

Sources, references and any support material

Lecture notes and et slides available on Webcampus.

References: 

Brock biology of micro-organisms, M. Madigan et al., Ed. Pearson, 16th edition 2021

Mini-manuel de microbiologie D.Prieur, C.Geslin, C.Payan, Ed Dunod, 3e édition 2020.

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences Standard 0 2
Bachelor in Pharmacy Standard 0 2
Bachelor in Biomedical Sciences Standard 2 2
Bachelor in Pharmacy Standard 3 2