MIC 410
Microbial Genetics
1 Unit(s) (LH 15)
Course Description
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. identify bacterial genetic materials;
2. define genetic code;
3. explain transcription and translation;
4. discuss mechanism of gene transfer via transformation, transduction and conjugation;
5. describe genetic basis of variation and define bacteriophages; and
6. explain genetic basis of drug resistance.
Course Outline
Definition of terms, bacterial genetic materials. Genetic Code. Transcription and translation.
Mechanism of gene transfer. Transformation. Transduction. Conjugation. Genetic basis of
variation. Bacteriophages. Genetic basis of drug resistance.