​MBI 566 – Microbial Biotechnology

MBI 566 –  Microbial Biotechnology
Course Syllabus
Instructor :      Prof. Dr. Ali Hassan Abdulrahman Bahkali
                        Email : [e-mail]
                        Office: 2B53
Prerequisites:            
What it the course about?
The course deals with the study of microorganisms: their morphological and physiological characteristics, diversity and relationships and their importance to humans and the environment. Practical applications include, the study of selected microorganisms in the environment and human body, concepts in microbial biotechnology including fermentation processes, control and use of microorganisms in the food industry, water quality and bioremediation.
The practical program includes microscopy, staining techniques, culturing and identification of microorganisms, and methods of enumeration.
Textbook:
R.C. Ray (2005) Microbial Biotechnology in Agriculture and Aquaculture, Volume 1; 506 pages. Science Publishers, USA
Optional:
Alcamo’s Fundamentals of Microbiology 9th. Jeffrey C. Pommerville. 2010, Jones & Bartlett Learning. Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA
Microbiology, an evolving science. John W. Foster. 2009, W.W. Norten, N. Y., London.
Essential Microbiology, Stuart Hoggy, 2005, John Wiley.
Lecture Topics
(including but not limited to the following)

• Morphological and physiological characteristics of microorganism
• Microorganism diversity, relationships and their importance to humans and the environment
• The study of selected microorganisms in the environment and human body
• Fermentation processes, control and use of microorganisms in the food industry
• Microorganism in water quality and bioremediation.

 
Practical Topics

• Microscopy
• Staining techniques
• Culturing techniques and Identification of microorganisms
• Methods of enumeration

Evaluation:
Practical Exam 20 points
Practical Reports 10 points
Individual Written Scientific Report 10 points
Midterm Exam 20 points
Final exam 40 points
No electronic devices of any kind will be permitted during the exams.
If you cannot attend the Final exam for a valid reason (illness, accident, family crisis), it is your responsibility to inform me as soon as possible and provide suitable documentation (doctor’s note or counselor’s note).