Learning outcomes

Structure of bacterial cells and how they work; the bacterial genome; principles of antibacterial chemotherapy

Goals

To provide a basic knowledge of the bacterial cell, as a backgound for the medical microbiology course and for further autonomous learning.

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 micro-organisms
  2. The bacterial cell
  3. Peptidoglycan
  4. Metabolic diversity
  5. Bacterial growth
  6. Genetic information
  7. Gene expression
  8. Ribosome
  9. The plasma membrane: energy, exchange, motility
  10. Export and secretion

Teaching methods

Ex-cathedra presentations with slides

Assessment method

Written exam consisting of multiple choice and/or open 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