MCB701: Advanced MicrobialPHYsiology 6 credits (40-0-20)

Objectives

To provide detailed understanding of microbial nutrition and growth.

Contents

Microbial nutrition and growth taking into consideration batch and continuous cultivation of microorganisms; biosynthesis and biooxidation of macromolecules; enzymes and use of microorganisms in bioassays; the genetic organization and control of gene expression in microorganisms; DNA techniques and improvement in strain quality.