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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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History of microbiology, presence of microorganisms everywhere
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R1, SR1
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2
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Nomenclature and classification of microorganisms
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R1, SR1
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3
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General characteristics of bacteria
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R1, SR1, SR3
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4
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Morphology of bacteria
Anatomy of bacteria
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R1, SR3, SR4
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5
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Reproduction in bacteria
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R1, SR2
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6
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General characteristics of moulds
Reproduction in moulds
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R1, SR1, SR4
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7
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Yeasts and their general characteristics
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R1, SR2, SR4
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8
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General characteristics of viruses
Reproduction in viruses
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R1, SR2, SR4
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9
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Nutrient requirements of microorganisms
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SR2
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10
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Factors influencing microorganisms
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SR2
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11
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Control of microbial propagation
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SR2, SR4
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12
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Interaction between microorganisms
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SR2, SR4
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13
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Metabolism in microorganisms
Enzymes and their functions
Carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism
Regulation of metabolism by induction and repression
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SR2, SR4
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14
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Microbiological methods
Stains and staining methods, isolation and identification of microorganisms
Counting microorganisms
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SR3, SR4
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