1. Introduction to Biotechnology

Definition and scope of biotechnology

Historical perspective of biotechnology

Ethical considerations in biotechnology

4. Bioprocessing and Fermentation

Upstream processing

Downstream processing

Bioreactors

Scale-up and scale-down techniques

Fermentation techniques

5. Microbial Biotechnology

Microbial diversity

Bioremediation

Biodegradation

Microbial production of biomolecules