-The course is designed to give students detailed concepts in general microbiology. Diversity of micro-organisms; evolutionary relationships and taxonomy (viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites); principles of culture, staining, microscopy, sterilization of media and equipment; the cultural, morphological, biochemical characteristics and identification scheme for bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses; principles of pathogenicity and defence mechanisms (immunity). The course has one credit hour laboratory, which covers a variety of microbiological and immunological techniques, with experiments designed to illustrate major concepts of bacteriology, virology, mycology
This course will provide students with Knowledge on various sub-disciplines of Microbiology. After this course the students should know and understand all scientific disciplines of microbiology; be able to describe diversity of microorganisms; explain the basic genetic systems of bacteria; explain the ability of microorganisms to cause disease and demonstrate practical skills in fundamental microbiological techniques. The student should be familiar with different categories of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, parasites & fungi regarding taxonomy, structure, growth characteristics & reproduction of each microbial group.
TEXT BOOKS:
Prescott, Harley, & Klein’s Microbiology, 8th Ed, 2011
Greenwood David et al. Medical Microbiology 17th Ed 2007
REFERENCES
Published scientific papers.
Manual of Basic Techniques for a Health Laboraory, 2nd Ed 2003
Activity | Percent (%) |
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exams | 100% |