BIOL 251 — BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
BSc BSc Biochemistry · Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Introduction to the science of microbiology; Brief description of nature and kinds of microorganisms (Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic). Introduction to bacteriophage and the nature of viruses. Structure of microorganisms; size and shape, rigidity and flexibility, storage materials, motility, etc. Nutrient and growth requirements (types of media and conditions for cultivation); physiology and kinetic of growth, Isolation and characterization of bacteria: pure culture, direct isolation and enrichment culture techniques. Classification of bacteria types based on Gram staining reactions; carbon and energy, oxygen, temperature, sporulation etc. Preservation methods for short, medium and long term purposes.
- Credits
- 0
- Level
- Level 200
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- BCHEM 259 — PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
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