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<\/span>BOA401M3 : Advanced Microbiology<\/div>
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Course code <\/strong><\/td>\nBOA401M3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course title<\/strong><\/td>\nAdvanced Microbiology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Credit value<\/strong><\/td>\n3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Core\/Elective<\/strong><\/td>\nCore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Prerequisite<\/strong><\/td>\nNil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Notional hours<\/strong><\/td>\n         Theory<\/td>\nPractical<\/td>\nField visit<\/td>\nIndependent Learning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      30<\/td>\n    26<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n84<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Objective\/s <\/strong>\n\n <\/td>\n\n
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  • Provide Knowledge on physiology, classification and genetics of  microorganisms<\/li>\n \t
  • Impart knowledge on uses and importance of microbes in the environment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Intended learning outcomes<\/strong>\n\n <\/td>\n\n
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  • Explain some physiological and biochemical aspects of microorganisms<\/li>\n \t
  • Elaborate the major differences and criteria used in bacterial taxonomy<\/li>\n \t
  • Interpret the mechanisms of prokaryotic gene regulation systems<\/li>\n \t
  • Discuss the microbial spoilage and application of production techniques of various foods<\/li>\n \t
  • Apply microbial techniques in characterization of bacteria and in the determination of the purity of water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Detailed syllabus<\/strong><\/td>\n\n
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  • Nutritional and environmental requirements of microorganisms, Microbial metabolism and energy release, Alternative modes of energy generation in bacteria, Chemolithotrophs, Photoautotrophs, Anaerobic respiration, Fermentation and fermentation pathways, Transport mechanisms in microbes.<\/li>\n \t
  • Bacterial taxonomy, Systematic study of some groups of bacteria. Bacterial gene transfer methods, Gene expression and control, Lactose, Arabinose and Tryptophan systems, Two component regulatory system.<\/li>\n \t
  • Microbial flora of food, Role of microorganisms in the production of foods and  beverages, Microbial  spoilage of specific foods, Food preservation, Water pollution and microbial indicators, Microbiology of waste and waste water, Water purification process, Microbial safety of drinking water.    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Teaching and Learning Methods \/ Activities<\/strong><\/td>\nLectures, Practical, Tutorial discussion, Seminar and oral presentation, Field based studies, E-learning and online based teaching.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Evaluation<\/strong><\/td>\n
  • Theory: In-course assessment(s): 30%, End of Course Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n
  • Practical: In-course assessment(s):30%, End of Course Examination: 70%<\/li>\n\n
  • Overall mark = (6*MT+4*MP)\/10, \n\nMT – Marks for theory component, MP – Marks for practical component<\/li><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    • Recommended References<\/strong><\/td>\n\n