Courses Catalogue

Microbial Physiology And Metabolism

Course Code: MCB 307
Credit Unit: 2
Academic Programme: Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology
Faculty: Microbiology
Status: Core
Programme Type: Bachelor

Course Description

Microbial growth, Dynamics of growth and growth measurements, effects of physical factors on microbial growth e.g. pH, temperature, oxygen need and water etc. Microbial enzymes: classification, properties, mode of action, mode of production and regulation, Microbial photosynthesis, Microbial respiration, Transport across membrane, Microbial fermentations, Biochemical pathways, Microbial preservation.