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UQU Programs
Microbiology

Microbial Physiology

BIOM2409
3 hours English

Microbial Physiology

Microbial Physiology
BIOM2405 Bacteriology
3 hours One requisite
BIOM2406 Mycology
3 hours One requisite
1 Introduction: / -Overview of microbial physiology / -Microbial diversity and relation to activity
2 Microbial growth / -Growth kinetics, growth curve, measurement of growth and growth yields. / -Synchronous growth and Continuous culture. / Factors affecting microbial growth
3 Metabolic diversity among microorganisms / Respiration, Photosynthesis, acetogenesis, methanogenesis, nitrogen fixation, and hydrocarbon transformation in microorganisms
4 Central pathways and microbial activities / -Carbohydrates: major pathways (EMP, TCA, Glyoxylate cycle). / -Biosynthesis of Oligosaccharides. / -Lipids: Fatty acid biosynthesis and oxidation
5 Aerobic vs anaerobic processes / -Respiratory chains (components and function) / -Aerobic vs anaerobic respiration and relation to growth / -Growth of anaerobes / -Fermentation and fermentative microorganisms
6 Biocatalysis and Biocatalyst / -Enzymes and their classification, Enzyme kinetics, allosteric enzymes, / -Michaelis- Menten equation, / -coenzyme, isozyme, / -Enzyme inhibition and regulation. / -Enzyme structure and function. / -Factors affecting enzyme activity
1.1 Mapped to: K2, K3

describe basic concepts of microbial physiology

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.2 Mapped to: K2, K3

Describe microbial growth

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.3 Mapped to: K2, K3

Explain growth kinetics and factors affecting microbial growth

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
1.4 Mapped to: K2, K3

List the different types of enzymes and their activities roles

Teaching Strategy 1.In-class lecturing where the previous knowledge is linked to the current and future topics. 2.Homework assignments. 3.Discussions (connecting what they learn in the class and applying this information in laboratory). 4. Handout of lecture notes for each topic
Assessment Methods Exams, Assignments, Course activities and Written analyses
2.1 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Interpret macromolecular synthesis and processing in microbes

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.2 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Evaluate central pathways of carbohydrate metabolism for microbial energy

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
2.3 Mapped to: S1, S2, S3

Link the microbial physiology to the genomics of microbial cell

Teaching Strategy Students will receive credit for these activities based on their responses to the particular questions and assignments. These will include reading summaries, reflective questions, quizzes
Assessment Methods Evaluation of the topics prepared by students according to the content, arrangement, and covering of the topic. Midterm and final exams. Checking the homework assignments. Course work reports
3.1 Mapped to: V1, V2

To demonstrate independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.2 Mapped to: V1, V2

To cooperate in providing scientific and technical services in microbiology

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
3.3 Mapped to: V3

To demonstrate responsibility and accountability

Teaching Strategy Engage student in carrying out internet search. The ability to debate the scientific basis of topics related to safety and occupational health in laboratories. Writing group reports. Solving problems in team. Cooperative learning and application of scientific method in thinking the scientific problem solving. Work as part of a team. Conducting group experiments and writing group reports.
Assessment Methods 1-Oral exams. 2-Evaluation of student essays assignments and search work. 3-Observation of student ethical and moral behavior. 4-Students’ attendance is recorded during lectures. 5-Assessment of the student reports. 6-Grading homework assignments
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
25%
Exam Midterm
25%
Final Exam
50%
Total
100%