· History, scope and contributors of microbiology
· The diversity of microorganisms
· Microscopy
· Sterilization techniques
· Host-microbe interactions and antimicrobial chemotherapy
· Staining techniques
· Nutritional requirements of microorganisms
· Culture media
· Pure culture and preservation techniques
· Cellular organization – Prokaryotic andeukaryotic cells
· Bacterial multiplication
· Growth of bacterial populations
· Microbial metabolism
· Biosynthesis of important molecules
· Classification of prokaryotic groups
· Special groups of prokaryotes
· Viruses
· Fungi
· Algae
· Protozoa
· Food preservation
· Antibiotics
· Alcoholic fermentation
· Vitamins
· Biogas
· Bioremediation
· Bioleaching
· Biofertilizers
· Biopesticides
· Degradation of xenobiotics
· Biosensors