Microbiology

The microbiology course provides a basic understanding of prokaryotic microorganisms, and the viruses, which are microscopic but non cellular. The course focuses particularly on the biology of bacteria including their cell structure-function, transport processes, metabolism, growth, genetics, genomics, communication and pathogenesis. The contribution of research to our current understanding of these microbial processes is stressed throughout, to familiarize students with the research tools used in the field in addition to the importance of model organisms. Classes are centered on discussion oriented lectures to encourage critical and analytical thinking. The laboratory part exposes students to several techniques used in classical bacteriology.