8 Modules
2 - 3 MonthsOverview
Course Description
The Tek-Z Microbiology course covers the study of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Understand microbial structure, growth, metabolism, and their role in health, environment, and industry. Learn essential lab techniques through guided demonstrations and real-world examples.
What you'll learn
- Classification & characteristics of microorganisms
- Pathogenic microorganisms & disease mechanisms
- Microbial growth, nutrition & metabolism
- Sterilization, disinfection & antimicrobial agents
- Laboratory techniques: culturing, staining, microscopy
- Applications in medicine, food, agriculture & biotech
Course Features:
- Theory + laboratory demonstration videos
- Interactive assessments & quizzes
- Real-world case studies & microbial analysis
- Research-focused curriculum
- Completion certificate
Course Content
History and scope of microbiology
Classification & taxonomy of microorganisms
Prokaryotic vs eukaryotic structure and functions
Microbial diversity and environmental impact
Microscopy — principles, types, and applications
Culture media preparation and microbial growth techniques
Live Project 1: Microscopic observation & staining of bacterial samples
Microbial metabolism — catabolic & anabolic pathways
Enzyme kinetics & metabolic regulation
Microbial growth curves & nutritional requirements
Virology — structure & replication of viruses
Bacteriology — cell wall & genetic organization
Laboratory: Fermentation & biochemical tests for microbes
Live Project 2: Study of microbial enzymes & metabolic activity
DNA, RNA structure and function
Replication, transcription & translation mechanisms
Genetic recombination and plasmid biology
Molecular techniques: PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning
Introduction to bioinformatics for sequence analysis
Live Project 3: DNA extraction & PCR amplification experiment
Role of microbes in ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles
Waste management & bioremediation techniques
Food & dairy microbiology — fermentation and spoilage control
Microbial standards in food production
Industrial applications of microbes in fermentation industries
Live Project 4: Microbial analysis of food samples and environmental sources
Microbes as pathogens — bacteria, viruses, fungi & parasites
Diagnostic methods in clinical microbiology
Innate and adaptive immunity
Antigen–antibody interactions & immunoassays
Vaccine development and immunization strategies
Live Project 5: ELISA-based immunodiagnostic testing.
Recombinant DNA technology — tools and applications
Genetic engineering in microbes for bioproduct development
Biofertilizers and biopesticides
Microbial quality control in pharma and food industries
Regulatory and biosafety guidelines
Live Project 6: Plasmid cloning and gene transfer experiment
Genome sequencing and annotation
Comparative genomics and phylogenetics
Protein modeling and functional prediction
Use of bioinformatics tools (GenBank, BLAST, UniProt)
Data management and AI applications in biotech
Live Project 7: Analyze a microbial genome dataset using bioinformatics tools
Microbial applications in healthcare, agriculture & industry
Emerging trends — synthetic biology and metagenomics
Industrial case studies — antibiotics, enzymes, biofuels
Ethical considerations in genetic engineering
Resume & portfolio development for biotech careers
Capstone Project: Design a biotech solution for a realworld problem (e.g., biofertilizer, bioremediation,diagnostic kit)
