By the end of the course the student
will be able to:
A. Knowledge and understanding
A.1. Determines the uses of
basic devices and equipment used in a microbiology laboratory
A.2. L the basic sterilization methods used in
dealing with and studying microorganisms.
A.3. Learn the concepts of
isolating, culturing, and counting bacteria and fungi
A.4. Describes the cell morphology
of bacteria and fungi by microscopy and simple staining, as well as their
colonies developing in solid and liquid cultures
A.5. Distinguishes the
general characteristics of different groups of microorganisms.
B.
Mental Skills
B 1. Describes in
detail microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) by viewing them under a microscope
B.2. Deduces the
types of microorganisms by examining them with a microscope.
B.3. Suggests the
best sterilization methods for materials and tools used in experiments.
B.4. Analyzes the
reasons for the precautions to be taken in the microbiology laboratory
B.5. Evaluates and
interprets results and information obtained from laboratory experiments.
C. Practical
& professional skills
C.1.
Uses efficiently autoclaves, microscopes, scales, and other tools in the
laboratory
C.2.
Employs the appropriate tools and uses them in a right manner.
C.3.
Practicing safe handling of microbes, using appropriate protective and
emergency procedures.
C.4.
Applies procedures to maintain sterilization and prevent contamination of
sterile growth media and tools.
C.5.
Stains bacteria with different staining methods for microscopic inspection.
D. General and transferable skills
D.1.
Utilizes information technology to develop self-learning skills.
D.2.
Defines roles and responsibilities and ways to achieve tasks.
D.3. Works in a team and respects the opinions of others
D.4.
Writes reports and working papers on the course topics.
D.5.
Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills when dealing with
information, concepts and theories related to the course