Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to Microbiology is an introduction to the general principles of microbiology. Through lectures and laboratory exercises, students explore fundamental topics of microbiology, environmental microbiology and molecular microbiology such as diversity of microorganisms, microbial structure, metabolism, genetics and microbial ecology emphasizing applied, medical and environmental microbiology. In the laboratory, students learn methods for safe handling of microorganisms, techniques of microbial isolation, enumeration and identification as well as experiments relevant to lectures.
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