Introduction to General Microbiology

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. describe the scope of microbiology; 2. classify microorganisms; 3. describe the structure of microorganisms; and 4. describe bacterial infections.

Scope of microbiology, historical approach and many others Classification and nomenclature of microorganisms. The kingdom Protista. Organisational differences in eukaryotic cells. Bacterial cell form. Structure, nutrition, reproduction and metabolism. Bacterial genetics. A typical prokaryotic cell. Viruses. Eukaryotic microorganisms. Fungi. Microbial control. Microbes in foods, water and the environment. Bacterial infection and virulence. Introduction to pathogenic microbiology. Laboratory animals - types of breeding and uses.