Microbiology

课程简介

/ Indicative Syllabus Topic Hour Introduction 2  Historical development  Importance of different groups of microorganisms  Areas of study in microbiology Basic microbiological techniques 8 Bacteria 11  Cell structure and function  Microbial taxonomy  Prokaryotic diversity Viruses 6  Classification and characterization of bacteriophages  Animal and plant viruses Fungi and Protists 4  Characteristics, classification and identification Metabolic diversity of microorganisms 7  The various source of energy for microbial metabolism -- 1 of 3 --  The various metabolic pathways specific to microorganisms Microbial nutrition, cultivation and growth  The chemical and physical conditions for microbial growth  Principles and methods for cultivation of various types of microorganisms  Kinetics and mathematical model of microbial growth  Methods of measuring growth 8 Control of microorganisms  Physical and chemical agents  Evaluation of antimicrobial agent effectiveness 4 Total 50

目标

To enable students to understand the principles of taxonomy, physiology and control of microorganisms. Students will become familiar with the basic microbiological techniques and the significance of the different groups of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and viruses

先修要求

General Biology

Teaching Pattern

Methodology The core information in different topics will be presented and explained to students in lectures. In tutorials, active participation is encouraged, key topics will be reviewed and related topics will be discussed to enhance their interest. Quizzes will be used to assess the students’ knowledge and understanding of the subject expected from the learning outcomes.