Microbiology

Catalog description

An introduction to microbiology covering the fundamental aspects of morphology, classification, genetics and reproduction, physiology, nutrition, growth and control, microbial metabolism, molecular biology and genetics. Emphasis will be on the diversity of the microbial world, including taxonomy and phylogeny, ecology and symbiosis, the pathogenicity of microbes and the immune response of the human body, as well as environmental and food microbiology. Basic techniques for culturing, staining, counting and identifying pathogenic and non -pathogenic microorganisms will be devoted during the laboratory sessions. A grade of 75% or higher is required to pass this course.