Students attend three lectures and one practical session per week.
Each of the second year Microbiology subjects covers a variety of lecture topics. Introductory Microbiology Introduction to microbiology Microbial physiology and pylogeny Diversity of the microbial world. There is one compulsory practical session per week of three hours duration. In these classes, students learn how to grow and identify bacteria, fungi and viruses. Assessment Written tests, practical work, assignments and a written examination for each semester unit.