62215 MICROBIOLOGY I

FACULTY OF SCIENCES 2000

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Credit Points 1.00

Pre-requisite: 62101

Synopsis

This introductory study in Microbiology includes a study of the impact
of  micro-organisms  on the well being of mankind  and  discusses  the
nature, nutrition, metabolism and genetics of bacteria, viruses, fungi
and   protozoa.   An  introduction  to  recombinant  DNA   technology,
infectious   disease,  immunology  and  Public   Health   along   with
environmental  and industrial applications are also included  in  this
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