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SBTL 1230 General Microbiology Course Outline

The document outlines the course structure for General Microbiology (SBL 1230) at Kibabii University, including the purpose, expected learning outcomes, course description, and assessment methods. It details the weekly content schedule, instructional materials, and suggested references for students. The course aims to provide students with knowledge of microorganisms, disease processes, and various microbiological techniques.

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SBTL 1230 General Microbiology Course Outline

The document outlines the course structure for General Microbiology (SBL 1230) at Kibabii University, including the purpose, expected learning outcomes, course description, and assessment methods. It details the weekly content schedule, instructional materials, and suggested references for students. The course aims to provide students with knowledge of microorganisms, disease processes, and various microbiological techniques.

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KIBABII UNIVERSITY

Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

COURSE OUTLINE

Programmes: BSC (BIOLOGY)


Course Code: SBL 1230
Course Title: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
Year of study: Fourth
Academic year: 2024/ 2025, Semester 2
Course lecturer: Dr. Buyela Daniel Khasabulli
Contacts: Cell phone +254725178614,
Email:buyeladanx@yahoo.com
Course Technician:
Contacts:
Lecturer Hours: 3 hours per week Monday (10.00 am – 2.00 pm)
Purpose of the Course
The students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of microorganisms and the disease
process as well as aseptic and sterile techniques.

Expected Learning Outcomes:


By the end of this course, students should be able to understand the:

1. Explain the Comparative characteristics of microbial organisms


2. Discuss the General bacteriology and microbial techniques
3. Outline the Pathogenicity, virulence, and epidemiology
4. Explain the Disease transmission and control of nosocomial infection
5. Body defense, immunology, and hypersensitivity

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6. Differentiate Physical and chemical microbial control

Course Description
The principal activities and properties of Microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, algae,
fungi and protozoa; Microbial classification, nutrition, physiology and metabolism; Micro-
organisms in industrial fermentation, sanitation, public health and agriculture; Culturing bacteria
and fungi; Economic importance of Microorganisms. Practical and Field visits.

Mode of Delivery: Lectures and tutorials; group discussion; Demonstration; Individual


assignment; Case studies

Instructional Materials: Class notes, hand-outs, presentations /PowerPoint, group discussions


and assignments

Course Schedule
Course Week Content of lesson
1 Introduction to Microbiology: Composition of the Microbial World; Microorganisms,
Microorganisms as Cells,
2 Scope of Microbiology,
3 Classification Systems for Microorganisms; Domain Bacteria, Domain Achaea, Domain Eucarya,
Viruses
4 Microscopy and Specimen Preparation: The Microscope; The Light Microscope; Bright Field
Microscope, Dark Field Microscope, Fluorescence Microscope, Phase Contract Microscope,
Microscope Resolution
5 A Brief Survey of Microbes as Friends and Foes; Micro-organisms in industrial fermentation,
sanitation, public health and agriculture
6 General Characteristics of Microorganisms: General Characteristics of Bacteria ,General
Characteristics of Fungi
7 Continuous Assessment Test 1
8 General Characteristics of Microorganisms: General Characteristics of Viruses, General
Characteristics of Algae, General Characteristics of Protozoa
9 Microbial Growth, Reproduction and Control: Microbial Growth,
Measurement of Microbial Growth and Factors that Influence Microbial Growth
10 Microbial Growth, Reproduction and Control: Physical Methods of Controlling Microbial Growth,
Chemical Methods of Controlling Microbial Growth
11 Systematic Classification of Microorganisms: Introduction to Systemic Classification of
Microorganisms, Systematic Classification of Bacteria

12 Continuous Assessment Test 2


13 Systematic Classification of Microorganisms; Systematic Classification of Fungi ,Systematic
Classification of Algae, Systematic Classification of Protozoa

14 End of semester examinations

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Course Assessment: Assessment of the course will be done through administration of
Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs), practicals, assignment and presentations and End of
semester Examination.
CAT 1……………………………………………….10 marks
CAT 2……………………………………………….10 marks
Practicals…………….………………………………10 marks
End of semester examination………………………. 70 marks
Total marks………………………………………….100 marks (100%)

Suggested Course References:


Core Textbooks:

1. Anderson, D. G., Salm, S., Allen, D., & Nester, E. W. (2016). Nester’s microbiology: A
human perspective (Eighth edition). McGraw-Hill Education.
2. Cappuccino, J. G., & Sherman, N. (2014). Microbiology: A laboratory manual (10th ed).
Pearson.
3. Fouad, A. F. (Ed.). (2017). Endodontic Microbiology (2. Edition). John Wiley & Sons
Inc.
4. Kumar, S. (2016). Essentials of microbiology (First edition). Jaypee Brothers Medical
Publishers.
5. Willey, J. M. (2014). Prescott’s microbiology (Ninth edition). McGraw-Hill.
Recommended Reading Material
1. Microbiology: A Clinical Approach. Strelkauskas et al., Garland Science. (2010). ISBN
978-0-8153-6514-3 Journal of experimental biology- http://jeb.biologists.org/

2. Biological Sciences Journal - http://www.mdpi.com/journal/biology

3. Journal of molecular biology- https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-molecular-


biology

4. International Journal of Biological Sciences - http://www.ijbs.com/

5. Bioresource Journal- https://www.ncsu.edu/bioresources/

6. Open Journal of Bioresource- http://openbioresources.metajnl.com

7. Journal Of Environmental Sciences And Technology - http://pubs.acs.org/journal/esthag

Signature of lecturer ………... …..Date…….20/01/2025


Signature of COD………………………………………Date……………………….

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