Microbiology – B10logy

Unit 1: Introduction to Microbiology

History of microbiology

Microbial diversity and classification

Microbial structure and function

Microbial metabolism

Unit 2: Microbial Growth and Control

Bacterial growth phases

Factors affecting microbial growth

Microbial control methods

Antibiotic resistance

Unit 3: Microbial Genetics and Biotechnology

DNA structure and replication

Transcription and translation

Gene regulation

Recombinant DNA technology

Unit 4: Medical Microbiology

Pathogenic microorganisms

Host-pathogen interactions

Infectious diseases

Unit 5: Industrial Microbiology

Microbial Biotechnology

Food Microbiology

Unit 6: Environmental Microbiology

Microbial roles in biogeochemical cycles

Soil microbiology

Microbial ecology in extreme environments