Course Description
This course focuses on the diversity of microbes on earth in their natural environment, with topics including: Pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes; microbe relationships With each other within the environments; the diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes: bacteria, archaea, fungi, actinomycetes, micro-algae, protozoa; as well as non-cellular organisms (viruses, viroids, and prions); and the presence and adaptation of microbes in extreme environments. Also the importance of microbial diversity inbiodegradation and nutrient cycling for various matters.
Practical content
Prepare appropriate growth media to grow the micro-organisms, Isolate various microbes from their natural habitats in pure culture, describe the isolated microorganisms, distinction between them, and identify their metabolic activities. Studying the impact of several environmental conditions on growth and metabolic activities such as pH - temperature – NaCl, and nutritional needs.
Course Objectives & Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
- Highlight the complexity and diversity of microbial species.
- Distinguish the diversity of microbial lifestyles and metabolisms.
- Understand the importance of microbial diversity.
- Highlight the environmental impact of microbial diversity.
- Understand adaptation to extreme environments.
- Distinguish the natural habitats of Microbes on earth.
- Compare microbe’s relationships.
- Highlight nutrient cycling.
References
1. James W. Brown. Principles of Microbial Diversity 1st Edition. (2015). Amiricam Society for Microbiology. United States of America. ISBN-13: 978-1555814427
2. OladeleOgunseitan. Microbial Diversity: Form and Function in Prokaryotes (2008), Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN: 978-1-4051-4448-3
Course ID: MICRO 404
Credit hours | Theory | Practical | Laboratory | Lecture | Studio | Contact hours | Pre-requisite | 4.50 | 3 | 3 | 6 | MICRO 307 |
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