| 1 |
Introduction |
Scope, syllabus, requirements, history of (environmental) microbiology. |
| 2-5 |
Cell Biology and Genetics |
Observation tools, chemical composition of microbial cells, cell structure, genetic elements, mutation and genetic exchange, taxonomy and phylogeny. |
| 6-7 |
Biosynthesis and Fuelling |
Metabolism, anabolism, key enzymes, biosynthesis, nutrient assimilation, fuelling reactions, energetics. |
| 8-12 |
Metabolic Diversity |
Aerobic respirations, diversity of aerobic metabolism, fermentation, anaerobic respirations, anaerobic food chains, autotrophy, regulation of activity. |
| 13-16 |
Methods |
Problems, sampling, detection, identification, enumeration, biomass, activity. |
| 17-18 |
Populations, Communities, Ecosystems |
Interactions within and between populations, interactions with plants and animals, structure and dynamic of communities, abiotic factors. |
| 19-23 |
Applied Environmental Microbiology |
Biodeterioration, solid and liquid wastes, bioremediation, biodegradation, biological pest control. |
