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