MICROBIOLOGY
- Course
- MICB120 - MICROBIOLOGY
- Department
- Faculty of Health Sciences
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 4
- ECTS
- 6
- T+P+L
- 3 + 2 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Dr. Inst. Meera SALAMA
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
- -
Course Description
Introduction to the basic concepts of microbial physiology, ecology, genetics, and pathogenesis.
MICROBIOLOGY
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
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Course outcomes
- 01 apply techniques in microbiology
- 02 explain basic terms about microbiology
- 03 relate microbes and the environment.
- 04 describe the use of microorganisms
- 05 recognize different cell types
- 06 compute microbial growth
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | An Invisible World |
| Week 2 | How we see the invisible world |
| Week 3 | The Cell |
| Week 4 | Prokaryotic Diversity |
| Week 5 | Eukaryotes of Microbiology |
| Week 6 | Eukaryotes of Microbiology |
| Week 7 | Midterm exams |
| Week 8 | Midterm exams |
| Week 9 | Acellular Pathogens |
| Week 10 | Microbial Biochemistry |
| Week 11 | Microbial Metabolism |
| Week 12 | Microbial Growth |
| Week 13 | Control of Microbial Growth |
| Week 14 | Revision |
| Week 15 | Final exams |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Parker et al., Microbiology. (2021), OpenStax
Learning Outcomes
- L01 apply techniques in microbiology
- L02 explain basic terms about microbiology
- L03 relate microbes and the environment.
- L04 describe the use of microorganisms
- L05 recognize different cell types
- L06 compute microbial growth
Program Outcomes
- P01 PO1: To identify and use theoretical and applied knowledge as well as up-to-date/cutting edge laboratory techniques and analyses methods in the field of molecular biology and genetics.
- P02 PO2: To identify problems related to molecular biology and genetics.
- P03 PO3: To design and conduct experiments through hypothesis driven scientific research; and to analyze and interpret data to find solutions to molecular biology and genetics related problems.
- P04 PO4: To work independently and as part of research group in a multidisciplinary team setting
- P05 PO5: To apply the principles of scientific research ethics and academic integrity
- P06 PO6: To interpret, explain and present primary scientific literature and novel findings in oral, written and visual presentation formats
- P07 PO7: To evaluate experimental data and theoretical findings by using critical and analytical thinking techniques.
- P08 PO8: To use the currently acceptable process of preparing research proposals and manuscripts for publishing in scientific journals.
- P09 PO9: To apply the principles of molecular biology and genetics in generating/finding solutions to social problems / issues.
- P10 PO10: To identify and implement environmental and laboratory safety procedures.
- P11 PO11: To identify and apply the necessary professional skill set in projects and jobs involving independent and competitive careers in academia, industrial, medical or clinical research, science education, scientific writing and communication, health care, health care policy and civil service.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L05 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L06 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |