Microbiology

Theoretical Part: Introduction to microbial taxonomy, biodiversity, and evolution –prokaryotic/eukaryotic microorganisms ( Bacteria, Fungi & Actinomycetes)–microbial metabolism, growth, –contribution to nutrients cycles –microorganisms in agriculture, in health –disease initiation –antibiotics ––special biomolecular structures and uses -Microorganisms as Tools for Molecular Biotechnology.Practical Part: Sterilization techniques: heat, radiation, filtration, solvent -Microbial sampling (air, water, soil, surfaces) -Culture media preparation –microbial, yeast and mould –counting techniques –gram staining -Measuring efficacy of antimicrobial agents -Metabolites extraction from microbes RNA/DNA, Proteins.