Introduction to Microbiology & Human Affair

Introduction to Microbiology. History of development of Microbiology. Microbial Genetics. Microorganisms of medical importance (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses). Growth and nutrition of microorganisms. Microorganisms and foods, food spoilage and preservation. Microbial metabolism and biochemistry (enzyme, energy metabolism, fermentation, EMP pathway, Kreb’s cycle). Uses of microorganisms in agriculture and industry, microbial biotechnology. Control of growth of microorganisms – sterilization, disinfection. Microorganisms in aquatic system: water and sewage microbiology. General characteristics, classification and economic importance of bacteriophages, fungi, algae and protozoa. Bacteria, viruses and bacteriophages, a general account. Laboratory cultivation of microorganisms and dynamics of population growth. Measurement of growth by different methods.