This course provides an opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience on basic microbiology methods and techniques. Topics covered include basic microscopy, aseptic technique, media preparation, bacterial growth and culture, staining methods, biochemical tests of microbes, effects of physical and chemical agents on bacteria, and eukaryotic organisms and viruses.

CILO-1: Practise aseptic techniques with bacteria and yeast. CILO-2: Use basic microscopic methods to examine bacteria and yeast. CILO-3: Examine bacteria and yeasts by bacterial smears as well as simple and differential staining. CILO-4: Examine bacterial growth by counting colony number and taking absorbance. CILO-5: Select appropriate antibiotics for bacterial selection. CILO-6: Apply the key concepts and principles of applied microbiology to our daily life.