CH**6 : Microbial Biochemistry

Department

Department of Chemistry

Academic Program

Master in biochemistry

Type

Elective

Credits

02

Prerequisite

Overview

· This course covers the study of microbes (Bacteria) and its harmful and useful role.

· The bacterial growth requirements, the bacterial cell wall structure including the cell wall and the difference between Gram positive and negative cell wall.

· Role and mode of action of antimicrobial agents (Antibiotics), microbial genetics and modern industries.

· Biodegradation of pesticides, herbicides, petrochemicals and antimicrobial agents.

Intended learning outcomes

أ‌. المعرفة والفهم (Knowledge & understand)

أ.1

The student should know the role of microbes in nature and be able to draw and identify the components of bacterial cell.

أ.2

The student should list the requirement for bacterial growth and its different metabolic pathways

أ.3

. The student should remember and explain the different ways of antibiotics mode of actions and drug resistance

أ.4

The student should explain and describe the biodegradation mechanisms of pesticides, herbicides, petrochemicals and antimicrobial agents.

ب‌. المهارات الذهنية (Mental skills)

ب.1

The student will be able to link and analyze the role of microbes in nature.

ب.2

The student will be able to explain the requirement for bacterial growth and its different metabolic pathways

ب.3

The student should remember and explain the different ways of antibiotics mode of actions and drug resistance.

ب.4

The student will be able to distinguish and link the role of useful microbes and biodegradation of different compounds (pesticides, herbicides, petrochemicals and antibiotics).

ت‌. المهارات العملية والمهنية (Practical & professional skills)

ج.1

The student should be able to perform a few microbiological techniques to enable him/her to detect the presence of bacteria.

ج.2

To carry out some biochemical tests used in identification of bacteria and its growth curve

ج.3

The student should remember and explain the different ways of antibiotics mode of actions and drug resistance.

ج.4

describe the biodegradation mechanisms of different chemicals by antimicrobial agents

ث‌. المهارات العامة والمنقولة (Generic and transferable skills)

د.1

Writing a research report: This will be important for any career in research

د.2

Communicate ideas and arguments effectively

د.3

Manage time and resources effectively and set priorities

Teaching and learning methods

· Lecturers

· assignments and Oral presentations

· Handout of lecture notes for each topic.

· interactive lectures,

· Self-study

Methods of assessments

رقم التقييم

أساليب التقييم

مدة التقييم

وزن التقييم

النسبة المئوية

تاريخ التقييم (الأسبوع)

ملاحظات

التقييم الأول

MCQs and assays.

60 min

100 mark

20%

Week 4

-

التقييم الثاني

MCQs and assays.

60 min

100 mark

20%

Week 10

-

التقييم النهائي

MCQs and assays.

60 min

100 mark

60%

End of course

المجموع

100 درجة

100%

1. محتوى المقرر (Course contents)

الموضوع العلمي

عدد الساعات

محاضرة

معمل

تمارين

مناقشة

مذاكرة مستقلة

عدد الاسابيع

Introduction-

· Microbes harmful and useful.

· Bacterial cell components.

· Bacterial cell wall structure of Gram positive and negative.

12

6

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6

2

· Growth and nutritional aspects.

· Growth curve.

6

3

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3

1

Outlines of bacterial metabolism.

6

3

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3

1

Comparative metabolism.

Biochemical O2 demand.

Chemical O2 demand.

12

6

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6

2

Antimicrobial agents: types and mode of action.

6

3

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3

1

Microbial genetics and modern industries.

6

3

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3

1

Modern aspects of drug design.

6

3

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3

1

Biodegradation.

6

3

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3

1

Biodegradation of pesticides.

6

3

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3

1

Biodegradation of herbicides.

6

3

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3

1

Biodegradation of petrochemicals.

6

3

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-

3

1

Biodegradation of antimicrobial agents.

6

3

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3

1