Biomedical Microbiology | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

BLT 1202

Course Credit Units:

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 1

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

College:

Department:

Course Description & Objectives:

Introduction to clinical, food, environmental, agricultural & industrial microbiology including Microbial classification
Classification and biology of specialised microbes (plant, animals & humans).
Evolution & historical perspectives of micro organisms
Visualisation & structure, growth & metabolism, genetics of micro organisms
Practicals include Media preparation and inoculation. Isolation and identification staining and biochemical tests. Fungal isolation and identification.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will mostly get to know more of;

Food microbiology: food preservation, food spoilage, microbiological production of food
Environmental microbiology: Environment - growth & distribution of microbes interactions, Biochemical cycling & microbial population interaction, agricultural microbiology, biodegradation of wastes & pollutants, bioremediation

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