Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

5115BCBMOL-SEP-CTY

Aims

To demonstrate the principles of microbial growth and metabolism and to provide an appreciation of the action of antimicrobials. To provide a general introduction to the ecology of micro-organisms in a variety of habitats. To provide an understanding of the use of microorganisms in natural product formation.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Microbial growth. Population growth in batch and chemostat culture; cell cycle; cell wall synthesis and assembly. Metabolism and nutrition. Substrate uptake; principles of bioenergetics, energy sources, pathways of carbohydrate breakdown, aerobic and anaerobic respiration, fermentation pathways. Biosynthesis of monomers and polymers. Regulation of metabolism. Fermentation processes. Microbial products: for example, antibiotics, enzymes, single-cell protein. Natural environments for microorganisms; qualitative and quantitative features of microbial populations inhabiting such environments; biofilms. Effects of physico-chemical conditions on microbial activity: pH, temperature, aeration, water potential, nutrient availability; extreme environments. Methods used for the study of microorganisms in their natural environments: isolation methods; microbial biomass and activity determinations.
Module Overview:
This module is designed to develop your understanding of the physiology and behaviour of microorganisms populating various habitats with emphasis on their responses to particular physical and chemical conditions. It will also develop a broad understanding of the biotechnological importance of microorganisms.
Additional Information:This module is designed to develop an understanding of the physiology and behaviour of microorganisms populating various habitats with emphasis on their responses to particular physical and chemical conditions. It will also develop a broad understanding of the biotechnological importance of microorganisms.

Assessments

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