MIB2601 - Introductory Microbiology
Duration: Semester module
NQF Level - 6
Credits - 12
Purpose: To gain insight into and understand Microbiology as a scientific discipline: to critically evaluate and understand the methodologies used by microbiologists for explaining the organisation and structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; to understand the fundamental principles and consequences of bacterial growth and reproduction; and to gain insight into the control of microorganisms by means of physical methods and chemicals.