Microbial Physiology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BIOS1033 | Biosciences | 1 | 10 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- BIOS1033
- School
- Biosciences
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
Principles of bacterial structure and nutrition covering the processes by which bacteria obtain energy (auxotrophy and heterotrophic metabolism). Practical and theoretical elements of bacterial growth, and knowledge of bacterial adaption. Strategies that bacteria have evolved to allow them to occupy selected environmental niches with additional information on their relevance to food. Special emphasis on the handling and presentation of data from microbiological experiments.
Target Students
BSc in Biotechnology, BSc in Plant Biotechnology, BSc in Biomedical Sciences, BSc in Nutrition, Optional: Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
Classes
- One 2-hour tutorial
- One 3-hour practicum each week for 3 weeks
- One 2-hour lecture each week for 8 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Exam (1-hour): Examsys examination (1 hour)
Educational Aims
The major aim is to provide basic knowledge of bacterial cell structures and growth and to reveal the mechanisms that allow bacteria to respond to their environment. This will form a foundation upon which the higher level microbiology courses are based. Students will also be taught how to handle data commonly used methods in microbiological experimentation.Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1. Describe basic structures of a microbial cell outlining the functions of the main structures.
2. Explain the ways microbes adapt to growth under various environmental conditions.
3. Explain the relationship between microbial physiology and food preservation.
4. Report on experimental approaches to investigate and identify microbial cells.
Conveners
- Dr Loo Shu San