Microbiology

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

BY2205 provides a comprehensive introduction to the microbial sciences through lectures and practical classes provided by experts in the field. Students will learn about the biology of the major groups of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, yeast and protozoa. The course explains how microorganisms grow and develop, how they interact with the environment and with one another. This module will equip the students with a sound foundation in microbial physiology, cell biology and molecular biology. LIFS3060 in HT: This course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of identification, structure, physiology, and genetics of microorganisms; and the importance of microorganisms in human health, the environment, and in biotechnology. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of this course students will be able to: Describe and comprehend important features of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses. Describe and comprehend important aspects of the physical and nutritional requirements of microorganisms. Describe the methods used to measure microbial numbers and those to control the growth of unwanted microorganisms. Identify the driving forces for the distribution of microbial diversity in the natural environment. Discuss the roles of environmental microorganisms in the functioning of the biosphere and in the development of human civilization. Describe important infectious diseases locally and internationally, in the past and present time. Explain how pathogenic microbes cause human diseases and how the human body guards against microbial invasion. Explain the biological principles underlying medical intervention of infectious disease.