MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

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This course provides the student with a comprehensive description of how microbes are ethically manipulated to solve medical or industrial problems using biotechnology. The methods most used in microbial biotechnology will be discussed, including fermentation processes, design and preparation of culture media, biomass measurements and the use of metagenomics, among others. The use of microbes in drug development will also be discussed. The course is enriched with the reading and analysis of scientific articles and laboratory demonstrations. The c ourse will be complemented with the responsible use of databases relevant to thematic content of the course.