BIO3202 Microbiology and Mycology

This course is designed to prepare the learner for careers in biological and industrial sciences.  It explores the characteristics, structure, reproduction and impact to humans by micro-organisms.

Course objectives 
By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

• Describe bacterial morphology, staining reactions, colony characteristics, growth and diagnostic biochemical reactions.
• Describe symptoms of viral infections in affected plant shoots.
• Describe the life – cycle of sporulating fungi.
• State the economic, medical and industrial importance of fungi, bacteria and viruses.

Expected outcomes

• Graduates who can be trained to work in fields involving microorganisms. E.g. plant pathology in agriculture, food microbiology, water purification and safety.