COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course introduces the basic principles of microbiology examining the microbes that inhabit our planet and their effect on the biosphere. Lecture topics explore the basic principles of microbiology and examine the microbes that inhabit our planet and their effect on the biosphere.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

CLO: 1. Identify traits used to classify microorganisms and apply the concepts of microbial systematic and mechanism of microbial pathogenesis (learning level: C1)
CLO: 2. comprehend the fundamentals of techniques used in microbiological assays (learning level: C2).
CLO: 3. understand the role and impact of microorganisms in various domains of life sciences (learning level: C2)