| Module code | MBY 161 |
| Qualification | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
| Module content | The module will introduce the student to the field of Microbiology. Basic Microbiological aspects that will be covered include introduction into the diversity of the microbial world (bacteria, archaea, eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses), basic principles of cell structure and function, microbial nutrition and microbial growth and growth control. Applications in Microbiology will be illustrated by specific examples i.e. bioremediation, animal-microbial symbiosis, plant-microbial symbiosis and the use of microorganisms in industrial microbiology. Wastewater treatment, microbial diseases and food will be introduced using specific examples. |
| Module credits | 8.00 |
| Programmes |
BSc Information Technology Information and Knowledge Systems
BSc(Computer Science) Computer Science BSc Biochemistry BSc Biological Sciences BSc Biotechnology BSc Chemistry BSc Ecology BSc Entomology BSc Extended programme - Biological and Agricultural Sciences BSc Food Management (4 years) BSc Food Science BSc Genetics BSc Geology BSc Human Genetics BSc Human Physiology BSc Medical Sciences BSc Microbiology BSc Nutrition BSc Plant Science BSc Zoology BScAgric Animal Science BScAgric Animal Science: Pasture Science BScAgric Food Science and Technology BScAgric Option: Applied Plant and Soil Sciences BScAgric Plant Pathology |
| Service modules | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
| Prerequisites | MLB 111 GS |
| Contact time | 2 lectures per week, 1 practical per week |
| Language of tuition | Both Afr and Eng |
| Academic organisation | Microbiology and Plant Path |
| Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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