Microbial Growth and Control

Microbial Growth and Control

Published on: August 12, 2024Last updated on: August 12, 2024
Author: Sourav
This course explores the fundamental principles of microbial growth and nutrition, as well as methods for controlling microbial populations. Students will learn about the nutritional requirements of bacteria, various types of culture media, and physical and chemical methods for controlling microbial growth. This course is ideal for students in microbiology, biology, and related fields who want to understand the basics of microbial growth and control. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the nutritional requirements of bacteria and how they obtain essential nutrients.
  2. Identify and describe different types of culture media, including natural, synthetic, chemically defined, complex, selective, differential, indicator, enriched, and enrichment media.
  3. Explain physical methods of microbial control, including heat, low temperature, high pressure, filtration, desiccation, osmotic pressure, and radiation.
  4. Describe chemical methods of microbial control, including disinfectants, their types, and mode of action.
  5. Apply knowledge of microbial growth and control to real-world scenarios, such as laboratory settings, food safety, and environmental protection.
You will gain a solid foundation in:
  • Microbial nutrition and growth
  • Culture media and their applications
  • Physical and chemical methods of microbial control
This knowledge will help you:
  • Understand the basics of microbiology and its applications
  • Develop skills in laboratory settings, such as handling microorganisms and preparing culture media
  • Appreciate the importance of microbial control in various fields, including food safety, environmental protection, and public health.
Syllabus2 lessons

1
Growth and Nutrition (Culture Media)

Learn about Culture media

Culture Media Components
Culture Media Preparation
Classification of Culture Media
Bacterial Culture Media Classification

2
Microbial Control Methods

Learn about Physical Methods of Microbial Control and Chemical Methods of Microbial Control

Physical Methods of Control - Heat, Low temperature, High pressure, Filtration, Desiccation, Osmotic pressure, Radiation
Chemical Method of Sterilization

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