​MBI 566 – Microbial Biotechnology

Credit: 2(1+1)

Short Description: Elements and tools of microbial biotechnology, efficiency of microbial strains used, traditional and modern microbial biotechnology products, ethics of genetic engineering.

Syllabus:

The course deals with the study on the elements and tools of microbial biotechnology, efficiency of microbial strains used, traditional and modern microbial biotechnology products, ethics of genetic engineering. Practical applications include, Microscopy, Staining techniques, Culturing techniques and Identification of microorganisms, Methods of enumeration.
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)

• Elements and tools of microbial biotechnology
• Efficiency of microbial strains used in traditional and modern microbial biotechnology products,
• Ethics of genetic engineering.
• 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).