1. MBio 140 – General Microbiology
Dr. Ayman Mubarak

2. Course Information: Lecture time: Sun Tue 10:00 -10:50 a.m.
Credits: 3 hrs (2+1)
Recommended textbook & Useful Online resourse:
1- Alcamo’s Fundamentals of Microbiology, 9th edition. Jeffrey C. Pommerville. 2011 2-

3. General description
Fundamental of Microbiology - Review of the pioneer Microbiologist –Development of Microbiology – Methods of Studying Microorganisms – Classification of Microorganisms - Structure of Microbial Cell –Nutrition and Microbial Metabolism –Growth and Reproduction – Relationships with other Organisms.

4. Topics to be covered 2- Microbiology features
1- Introduction
2- Microbiology features
3- Classification of microbiology
4- Prokaryotea
5- Phycology (algea)
6- Mycology
7- Virology
8- Immunology

5. Grading system Criteria Assessment Assignment 10 % Quizzes Mid-term
Laboratory
30 %
Final exam
 40 %
Assignment deadline: Week 12

6. Microbiology…What is it?
Study of microorganisms that Exist as single cells or clusters and must be viewed individually with the
aid of a Microscope
Microbiology is a broad discipline. Includes Bacteriology, Virology, Mycology, Parasitology & many other -ologies.