This subject comprises components of Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Microbial Genetics, and Microbial Cell Biology. Applied and Environmental Microbiology covers microbial processes in the environment and their application in relevant situations. The Microbial Genetics section focusses on the control of gene expression in prokaryotes. The Microbial Cell Biology component deals with how prokaryotes and eukaryotes process information in signal transduction. The accompanying laboratory classes provide the opportunity to complete a capstone experience, comprising an ongoing laboratory program directly linked to the lecture topics, and in conjunction with this, an independent research project of particular interest to the students. The capstone experience focuses on the professional skills and competencies expected from a working microbiologist: working collaboratively in a team, formulating hypotheses, designing and performing experiments, analysing data and communicating results.

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