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| Under Graduate Degree |
Year module |
NQF level: 6 |
Credits: 12 |
| Module presented in English |
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| Pre-requisite: CHE1501 or CHE1502 |
Co-requisite: Any 2 of MIB2601, MIB2602, MIB2603 |
| Purpose: This unit standard is an introduction to practical microbiology as well as serology and as such will be useful to people who want to apply microscopy, serological and diagnostic techniques to achieve a better understanding and identification of agents responsible for various diseases and for identification of various cells. People credited with this unit standard are able to: learn safety procedures to work with confidence in modern microbiology laboratories; use light microscopy and specific stains to identify microorganisms; culture various bacteria on agar and selective media and identify the bacteria according to their growth characteristics; identify bacteria by using various methods including biochemical reactions and automated
instruments; demonstrate serological reactions involving gels and blood typing; isolate and characterize bacteria from environmental sources including water, soil, and air; isolate and study bacteriophages; learn techniques involved in tissue culture; apply principles of basic personal hygiene and food cleaning to reduce the spread of pathogens. |