Peneraju FST 10 Tahun Yang CemerlangPeneraju FST 10 Tahun Yang Cemerlang

Stowell SchoolStowell SchoolBukit MertajamBukit Mertajam

FACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYFACULTY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYBACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONOURSBACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH HONOURS

((FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGYFOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY))

Course Title Course Title :: MICROBIOLOGYMICROBIOLOGY

Course CodeCourse Code :: SBS2012SBS2012

Course StatusCourse Status :: WPWP

Credit HoursCredit Hours :: 22

SemesterSemester :: IVIV

Course Course Prerequisite(s)Prerequisite(s) ::

NilNil

LecturersLecturers :: Prof. Dr. Abdul Jalil bin Abdul KaderProf. Dr. Abdul Jalil bin Abdul Kader

Dr. Hanina bt. Mohd NoorDr. Hanina bt. Mohd Noor

1.1. Course Description Course Description

Microbiology is an introduction to the physiology, genetics, Microbiology is an introduction to the physiology, genetics, biochemistry, and diversity of microorganisms. biochemistry, and diversity of microorganisms.

The subject will be approached as both a basic biological The subject will be approached as both a basic biological science that studies the molecular and biochemical science that studies the molecular and biochemical processes of bacterial cells and viruses, and as an applied processes of bacterial cells and viruses, and as an applied science that examines the involvement of microorganisms science that examines the involvement of microorganisms in human disease and in the workings of ecosystems, and in human disease and in the workings of ecosystems, and industrial processes. industrial processes.

Topics will include the structure and anatomy of bacterial Topics will include the structure and anatomy of bacterial cells, viruses, and fungi, microbial growth and diversity, cells, viruses, and fungi, microbial growth and diversity, the genetic basis of growth and development, pathogens the genetic basis of growth and development, pathogens that cause disease in animals and plants, clinical that cause disease in animals and plants, clinical microbiology, biotechnological applications of microbes, microbiology, biotechnological applications of microbes, and microorganisms that interact with the environment.and microorganisms that interact with the environment.

2.2. Course Objectives Course Objectives

At the end of the course students would be able to:At the end of the course students would be able to:

a) identify several major areas in microbiology which a) identify several major areas in microbiology which include bacteria, viruses, fungi, clinical microbiology, include bacteria, viruses, fungi, clinical microbiology, and environmental and applied microbiology. and environmental and applied microbiology.

b) explain the basic biology, diversity in types, and b) explain the basic biology, diversity in types, and

survival strategies of microorganisms.survival strategies of microorganisms. c) describe the involvement of microorganisms in c) describe the involvement of microorganisms in

diseases as well as in the workings of ecosystems or diseases as well as in the workings of ecosystems or environment, and industrial process. environment, and industrial process.

3. 3. Student Learning OutcomesStudent Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students should have the Upon successful completion of this course students should have the abiltiy to:abiltiy to:

1. identify several major areas in microbiology which include bacteria, 1. identify several major areas in microbiology which include bacteria, viruses, fungi, clinical microbiology, and environmental and applied viruses, fungi, clinical microbiology, and environmental and applied microbiologymicrobiology

2. explain the basic biology, diversity in types, and survival strategies of 2. explain the basic biology, diversity in types, and survival strategies of microorganismsmicroorganisms

3. describe the involvement of microorganisms in diseases as well as in 3. describe the involvement of microorganisms in diseases as well as in the workings of ecosystems or environment, and industrial process the workings of ecosystems or environment, and industrial process

4. describe the fundamental concepts of microbiology and differentiate 4. describe the fundamental concepts of microbiology and differentiate the characteristics of bacteria, fungi and virus.the characteristics of bacteria, fungi and virus.

5. explain the role of microorganisms in the environment and their 5. explain the role of microorganisms in the environment and their applications in industry.applications in industry.

6. demonstrate the principles of bacteria and viruses as an essential 6. demonstrate the principles of bacteria and viruses as an essential tools in biotechnology . tools in biotechnology .

4. AssessmentAssessment

A. Continuous Assessment (30%)A. Continuous Assessment (30%)

CategoryCategory PercentagePercentage Assessment methodAssessment method

Test 1Test 1 30%30% Multiple choice questions (MCQ), Multiple choice questions (MCQ), Short and essay questions Short and essay questions

B. Final Examination (70%)B. Final Examination (70%)

FinalFinalExaminationExamination 70%70% Multiple choice questions (MCQ), Multiple choice questions (MCQ),

Short and essay questionsShort and essay questions

TotalTotal 100%100%

SBS2012 MICROBIOLOGYSBS2012 MICROBIOLOGY

No.No. LECURE TOPICLECURE TOPIC hrshrs

11 INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION 11

22 SCOPE AND HISTORY OF SCOPE AND HISTORY OF MICROBIOIOGYMICROBIOIOGYHistorical Roots Historical Roots The Germ Theory of Disease The Germ Theory of Disease Fields of MicrobiologyFields of Microbiology

22

33 CHARACTERISTICS OF PROKARYOTIC CHARACTERISTICS OF PROKARYOTIC AND EUKARYOTIC CELLSAND EUKARYOTIC CELLSSize, shape and arrangement, Cell wall, Size, shape and arrangement, Cell wall, and external structure, evolution by and external structure, evolution by endosymbiosisendosymbiosis

22

44 GROWTH AND CULTURING OF GROWTH AND CULTURING OF BACTERIABACTERIAGrowth and cell division; Factors affecting Growth and cell division; Factors affecting bacterial growth;bacterial growth;Sporulation; Culturing bacteria Sporulation; Culturing bacteria

33

No.No. LECURE TOPICLECURE TOPIC hrshrs

55 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY:ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY:Water pollution; Water pollution; Drinking water treatment Drinking water treatment Sewage treatment; BioremediationSewage treatment; Bioremediation

33

66 APPLIED MICROBIOLOGYAPPLIED MICROBIOLOGYMicroorganisms as food and in food Microorganisms as food and in food production, food spoilage, Industrial and production, food spoilage, Industrial and pharmaceutical microbiologypharmaceutical microbiology

22

77 MICROBIAL GENETICSMICROBIAL GENETICSThe regulation of metabolism; Mutations; The regulation of metabolism; Mutations; Gene transfer & Genetic engineeringGene transfer & Genetic engineering

2

88 BACTERIA TAXONOMYBACTERIA TAXONOMYClassification and nomenclature, Classification and nomenclature, Evolutionary relationships Evolutionary relationships

2

No.No. LECURE TOPICLECURE TOPIC hrshrs

99 VIRUSESVIRUSESCharacteristics & Classification of virusesCharacteristics & Classification of viruses

3

1010 FUNGIFUNGICharacteristics and Classification of FungiCharacteristics and Classification of FungiThe Importance of fungiThe Importance of fungi

2

1111 STERILIZATION AND DISINFECTIONSTERILIZATION AND DISINFECTIONChemical & Physical antimicrobial agentsChemical & Physical antimicrobial agents

2

1212 ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPHY ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPHY Chemotherapy, sensitivity, antibacterial, Chemotherapy, sensitivity, antibacterial, antifungal and antiviralantifungal and antiviral

11

1313 HOST-MICROBE RELATIONSHIPS AND HOST-MICROBE RELATIONSHIPS AND DISEASE PROCESS DISEASE PROCESS Host-microbes relationship, Kinds of Host-microbes relationship, Kinds of diseases, disease process diseases, disease process

22

TotalTotal 2727

Course Title Course Title :: Genetic and Microbiology Practical Genetic and Microbiology Practical

Course CodeCourse Code :: SBS2031SBS2031

No.No. TopicTopic hrshrs

1.1. Introduction, Safety & MicroscopyIntroduction, Safety & MicroscopyExamination of living microorganisms Examination of living microorganisms Microscope calibrationMicroscope calibration

33

22 Cultivation of BacteriaCultivation of BacteriaCulture Transfer Techniques, Isolation of Pure CulturesCulture Transfer Techniques, Isolation of Pure CulturesAseptic techniqueAseptic technique

33

3.3. Staining methods and microbial morphologyStaining methods and microbial morphologyPreparation of smears and simple staining, Negative Preparation of smears and simple staining, Negative staining and Gram staining, staining and Gram staining, Hanging drop and motility Hanging drop and motility teststests

33

4.4. Isolation of bacteria by dilution techniquesIsolation of bacteria by dilution techniquesSelective & Differential MediaSelective & Differential Media

33

5.5. Identification of bacteria by biochemical Identification of bacteria by biochemical tests tests

33

6.6. Isolation of bacteriophage from sewage Isolation of bacteriophage from sewage water water Plaque testPlaque test

33

TotalTotal 1818

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