GENERAL BACTERIOLOGY

About this Course

  • 91 students enrolled
  • 2 instructors

Course Description

This is an introduction to the general microbiology of microorganisms and the fundamentals of microbiological techniques with emphasis on bacteria. Topics covered include the history of microbiology, general biology of bacteria, cultivation of bacteria, pure culture techniques, enumeration of bacterial population, basic bacterial metabolism and genetics, media used in bacteriological work and control of bacterial. Certain aspects of applied microbiology are also discussed.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Prepare specimen slides and manipulate a microscope to observe bacterial cells, and describe their morphology; and to prepare microbiological media, inoculate and incubate bacterial cultures and describe the morphology of bacterial colonies or resulting b
2 ) Discuss the principles and theories in the classification of microorganisms, microscopy, staining techniques, culture methods, factors affecting growth, life cycle of bacteria, toxins, the ubiquitous presence of bacteria, food spoilage caused by bacteria
3 ) Describe concepts relating to the general structures, functions and biology of bacteria.
4 ) Write laboratory reports detailing the results and interpretation of related laboratory experiments.

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 3-4 hour per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

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 Syllabus

Discovery of microorganisms
Pasteur's contributions and Koch's postulates
Haeckel's & Whittaker's classifications of microorganisms

Brightfield microscopy
Other kinds of microscopy
Preparation of specimens: wet mounts and heat-fixed smears
Staining of specimens

Classification according to nutritional types
Physical factors
Nutritional requirements

Types of culture media
Sterile techniques

Energy sources and basic bacterial metabolism

Growth of unicellular organisms and colony formation
Enumeration of bacterial population
Bacterial growth curve

Vertical genetic transfer
Horizontal genetic transfer

Morphological types of bacteria
Use of stains in classification
Use of biochemical test for identification
Molecular-based identification techniques

Virulence
Toxins and antitoxins
Infectious and contagious diseases
Transmission of infectious diseases

Food material
Non-food materials

Physical control agents
Chemical control agents

Our Instructor

RAFIDAH BINTI RASOL

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

ERNIE EILEEN BINTI RIZLAN ROSS

 Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

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A3 : No, there is not pre-requisite for this course.

A4 : Students are expected to have a basic knowledge on the use of internet technology. Assessments and activities designed in this course do not require high technology literacy.

A5 : Students can download the lecture notes from uFUTURE.