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Microbial environment

Course Description: This course covers the study of microbial diversity and its role in various ecosystems, including soil, air, and aquatic environments. It also focuses on the interaction of microorganisms with physical and chemical factors, adaptation mechanisms, and their role in biogeochemical cycles such as carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur. Additionally, it studies biofilms and microbial interactions such as syntrophy and methanogenesis.

Credit hours: 3

Objectives of the course :

Enable students to understand the environmental interactions of microorganisms and apply practical techniques for studying and analyzing microbial communities.

Course outputs :

1.0 Knowledge and Understanding:
1.1 Explains the history of biology, microbial diversity, and ecological principles.
1.2 Describes the role of microbes in colonization, succession, and biofilm formation.
2.0 Skills:
2.1 Analyzes microbial adaptation to physical and chemical factors.
2.2 Applies techniques for isolating microorganisms from soil, air, and water.
2.3 Explains microbial interactions such as syntrophy and methanogenesis.
2.1 Analyzes microbial adaptation to physical and chemical factors.
3.0 Values, Independence, and Responsibility
3.1 Explains the role of microbes in environmental cycles (Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur).

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Last updated: 2026-05-10