General Microbiology

The course covers the introduction to the field of Microbiology, the familiarization with the different types of microorganisms and their major characteristics and cell functions.

Objectives

The familiarization of the students with the following subjects: • Introduction to Microbiology, types and Determination/Identification of microorganism • General principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell anatomy and physiology • Reproduction of microorganisms, parameters affecting their growth and death • General principles of Mycology, Virology, Parasitology • Methods of Microbiological analysis

Prerequisites

No prerequisitives.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Microbiology, historic overview 2. Classification of Microorganisms 3. Structure and composition of the microbial cell 4. Nutrition and metabolism of microorganisms 5. Reproduction of bacteria, microbial growth and death 6. Parameters affecting microbial growth 7. Introduction to Mycology 8. Introduction to Virology and Parasitology 9. Conventional and modern methods of microbiological analysis