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MCB 423 — Industrial Microbiology

MCB department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

explain the scope of industrial microbiology and biotechnology
identify industrial media composition, preparation and sources, commonly used microorganisms in industrial microbiology
describe primary and secondary metabolites production and gene regulation
identify sources and methods of strain improvements
describe culture collection centers and preservation methods; and
explain fermentor design and operation

Course contents

Microorganisms used in industrial microbiology. Screening for productive strains. Strain improvement. Fermentation systems. Design and use of fermenters. Micro-organisms of industrial importance. Patent and intellectual property rights. Classification of microbial products by use. Relationship between primary and secondary metabolism.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study MCB 423.

MCB 423 — Industrial Microbiology

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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