BIOL243 | GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

Introduction to micro-organisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa, it includes a brief description of the structure, classification and genetics of micro-organisms, their role in the eco-system, their relationship to human in health and disease, industrial and food microbiology as well as the role of the host immune system in restricting microbial growth (Lecture 3 hours, Lab 3 hours).

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BIOL131 | GENERAL BIOLOGY 1
BIOL111 | GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB