Modulekode | MBY 161 |
Kwalifikasie | Undergraduate |
Fakulteit | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module-inhoud | The module will introduce the student to the field of Microbiology. Basic Microbiological aspects that will be covered include introduction into the diversity of the microbial world (bacteria, archaea, eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses), basic principles of cell structure and function, microbial nutrition and microbial growth and growth control. Applications in Microbiology will be illustrated by specific examples i.e. bioremediation, animal-microbial symbiosis, plant-microbial symbiosis and the use of microorganisms in industrial microbiology. Wastewater treatment, microbial diseases and food will be introduced using specific examples. |
Modulekrediete | 8.00 |
NQF Level | 05 |
Programme |
BSc in Computer Science
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Service modules | Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology |
Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
Contact time | 2 lectures per week, fortnightly tutorials |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology |
Period of presentation | Semester 2 |
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