INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah

Engineering

Department

Biotechnology Engineering

Programme

B.Eng (Biochemical - Biotechnology) Hons

Course Title

Introductory Microbiology

Course Code

BTE 2440

Status

Core

Level

Credit Hours

Contact Hours

Lecture 2 hours

Pre-requisites
(if any)

Nil

Co-requisites
(if any)

Nil

Instructor(s)

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ismail Abdul Karim

Semester
Offered
Course
Synopsis

Every Semester

Course
Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

Introduction on general understanding of microorganisms with emphasis

on bacteria, yeasts and fungi. Study on bacterial and other microbial
structure, microbial growth, physiology and ecology, fungal, yeast and
virus life cycle, antigen, antibody and basics of immunology. Microbial
application in food, medical, biotechnology industry and environment.

1. Provide knowledge on the basic structure and function of cell, factors

affecting them and its role as building blocks in microorganisms, plants
and animals.
2. Provide basic understanding of microbiology, its relationship to human

diseases, and its application for industrial purposes.

3. Provide basic biological knowledge of cell and its potential use in
biotechnology engineering research and application.
Learning
Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Apply methods for identification and recognition of various biological
cells found in the environment.
2. Critically analyse, characterize and quantify microbial cells. available
commercially and in the environment.
3. Acquire and apply basic knowledge on microbial growth and
metabolisms.
4. Apply and use microbial cells in biotechnology application and
industrial processes.
5. Identify ethical and biosafety issues in microbiology.

Instructional
Strategies
Course
Assessment
State weightage
of each type of
assessment.

Lectures

LO
1,2,3,4
1,2,3.
2,3,4,5

Method
Quiz
Mid-term Exam
Final Exam

%
15
40
45

Content Outlines
Weeks

Topics

Task/Reading

Basic concepts of microbiology: A brief overview of

microorganisms, general properties, and microscopy

Chapter1

Microbial nutrients: Nutrient requirements, growth

factors, nutrient uptake of cells, culture media,
screening and isolation of cultures

Chapter 5

Microbial growth: growth curve, measurement of

growth, growth yields, environmental factors affecting
growth.
Microbial genetics: general principles.

Chapter 6

Chapter 11

Microbial genetics: bacterial recombination and

plasmids.

Chapter 14

Microbial taxonomy
and diversity: general classification systems, and
ecology
Microbial Metabolism: energy, enzymes and
regulations, energy release and conservation, synthesis
of energy.
Fungi and Yeasts: classification, mode of spread,
nutrition and metabolism.

Chapter 19, 28

Virus: general properties, structure, reproduction and

classification, viral diseases

Chapter 16,17,18

10

Microbial ecology and symbiosis: microbial ecology

and diversity, microorganisms in aquatic and terrestrial
environment.

Chaptor 28,29,30

11

Microbial diseases and their control: pathogenicity of

microorganisms, infectious diseases, human diseases
caused by virus, bacateria, fungi and protozoa.

Chapter 34

12

Microbiology of foods: microbial growth, preservative

and spoilage of foods, fermentation of foods.

Chaptor 41

13-14

Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology: growth

of microorganisms in controlled environment,
techniques and application , production of industrial
and biotechnology products.

Chaptor 42

References

Required:
Prescott, L.M., Harley, J.P. and Klein, D.A. (2005),Microbiology (6th Edition),
Mc.Graw Hill.

7
8

Chapter 8, 9, 10
Chapter 25

Recommended:
Madigan, M.T., Nartubjim J.M. and Parker, J., (2002), Brock Biology of
Microorganisms (9th ed.), Prentice Hill. Inc.
Talaro, K.P. and Talaro, A. (1999). Foundations in Microbiology: Basic
Principles,3rd ed.), Mc. Graw Hill.
Tortora, C.J., (2000), Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology,
Benjamin/Cumming Publishing Company Inc.

Proposed Start Date (Semester)

Semester II, 2009/2010

Batch of Students to be Affected

Semester II, 2009/20010 and onwards

Prepared by:

Checked by:

Approved by:

Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ismail

Abdul Karim
Department of
Biotechnology Engineering

Prof. Dr Faridah Yusof.

Department of
Biotechnology Engineering

Prof. Emeritus Dato Dr. Ir.

Mohd Noor Saleh.
Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering

Learning Outcomes Matrix: BTE 2440 / Introductory Microbiology

Apply methods for identification and recognition of various

Outcome 12

Outcome 11

Outcome 10

Outcome 9

Outcome 8

Outcome 7

Outcome 6

Outcome 5

Outcome 3

NO.

Outcome 2

Outcome 1

Course Learning outcome

Outcome 4

Programme Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes

biological cells found in the environment

Critically analyse, characterize and quantify microbial cells.

available commercially and in the environment.

3

Acquire and apply basic knowledge on microbial

growth and metabolisms

1
1

2
2

Apply and use microbial cells in biotechnology

application and industrial processes.
5

Identify ethical and biosafety issues in microbiology

*

1=

objective addresses outcome slightly,

2=

moderately,

3=

substantive

The educational outcomes of the BEng(Biochemical-Biotechnology) programme conducted by the Department of

Biotechnology Engineering are as follows:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Biochemical-Biotechnology Engineering Programme Learning Outcomes

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, computers, science and
engineering.(T)
The ability to have in depth understanding and technical competency in BiochemicalBiotechnology Engineering.(T)
The ability to identify, formulate and provide solutions to engineering problems.(T)
The ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data.
(A/D)
The ability to analyze and design a system, component, or process to achieve the required
objective. (A/D)
The ability to understand and apply design principles for sustainable development. (A/D)

7. The ability to communicate effectively. (S)

8. The ability to function effectively as an individual and in group with the capacity to be a
leader or manager as well as an effective team member. (S)
9. The ability to recognize the need for lifelong learning and to pursue independent learning
for professional development.(S)
10. The ability to understand the responsibility of a professional engineer in the context of
contemporary social, cultural, global and environmental issues. (ESSE)
11. The ability to demonstrate understanding and commitment to professional and ethical
responsibilities. (ESSE)
12. The ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
through broad-based education. (ESSE)

NOTE:
1. The course outlines should reflect the course description/synopsis and Islamic mission of the
university as well as to provide the room for Islamic critique.
2. Latest editions of textbooks and references should be used unless otherwise necessary or if the
course is classical in nature. Please check with the library to ensure that the books are up-to-date
and incorporating the latest edition.
3. The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in
alphabetical order.
4. The reference title shall be italicised or underlined or bold. If in doubt, please consult the Librarian.
5. Proposed new course outlines should be presented to the Senate Standing Committee for approval at
least four months prior to the course offering.
6. Any changes to the course outlines must be reported back to the Standing Senate Committee two
months prior to the course offering.