Introduction to Microbiology

The microbial world is fantastically varied with many examples directly impacting on humans through
disease, health, food, industry and culture. Microorganisms can be found in all parts of the world, thanks
to their immense diversity and adaptability. In this series of lectures, we look at the different groups... read moreof
microorganisms, their properties, physiology, genetics, biochemistry and how they interact with us. The
series covers:
• Microbial physiology and function
• Growth and nutrition
• Biochemistry and metabolism
• Classification, systematics and identification
• Microbial genetics
• Antibiotics and resistance
• Sterilisation and disinfection
• Rapid methods in microbiology
• The human microbiome in health and disease
• Biofilms
• Microbial strategies in disease
• The changing epidemiology of infectious diseases
• Introduction to fungi
• Introduction to viruses