This module will provide Biological Sciences and Human Biology students with broad introduction to microbiology. You will learn about the major microbial groups: bacteria, fungi, protists, archaea and viruses. Common themes will be explored including how microorganisms are studied, microbial lifestyles, their key structural components, and the key features of the different types of microbial cell.

Lab practical classes will provide opportunities to develop important competencies in handling, isolating and growing different types of microorganisms as well as introducing methods for analysing the effect of different growth conditions.