Course Overview

This course provides up-to-date and concise information on basic and applied aspects of microbiology in a well-illustrated and simple language. The orientation of this lecture is presented in an understandable manner to the student. The lecture in overall is divided into three sections: Basic, Applied and Medical Microbiology. The Basic Microbiology section covers chapters on fundamental aspects of microbiology such as historical milestones in microbiology, microbial taxonomy, structure, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, and physical and chemical control of microorganisms including principles of antimicrobial chemotherapy. The Applied Microbiology section lays emphasis on the diverse applications of microorganisms in industry, health, environment and agriculture and includes chapters on soil, air and water microbiology, food and environmental microbiology, industrial microbiology and biotechnology.

Learning Achievement

1. Acquire fundamental knowledge on microbiology and biotechnology such as historical development, type, identification and culture of microbes. 2. State and apply microbial physiology and molecular biology.3. Analyse and solve problems for different applied and environmental and medical microbiology system. 4. Adopt team working and assume responsibility as leader to configure and solve design problems for different applied and medical microbiology system.

Competence

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Quiz, Assignment, Test, Final Examination

Course schedule

Course type

Lectures (14 hours)

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Koji Iwamoto

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