Microbial Ecology

(Pre-requisites: MCB 201 & MCB 202)

Microbes and ecological theory. Physiological, morphological and genetic adaptations of microorganisms to their environment and microbial interactions. Microorganisms in ecosystems. Biofilms: structure and composition. Microbial bioconversions. Impact of selected pollutants and xenobiotics in soil and water environments on microbial communities, systems and ecology. Microbial ecology in health and disease situations.