MIC 304BASIC INDUSTRIAL

MICROBIOLOGY

INTRODUCTION

Madam Aslizah Binti Mohd Aris

Level 4, Admin Building06-4832100 ext 2168H/p no: 016-7377621E-mail: aslizah@ns.uitm.edu.my

OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, students should be

able to:1. Represent and relate the basic elements of

microorganisms involve in industrial microbiology both verbally and visually.

2. Describe and explain the principles involved in the industrial microbiology both verbally and visually.

3. Illustrate the concepts underlying the basic elements of microorganisms in industrial

microbiology both verbally and visually

4. Observe, plan and conduct scientific investigations in areas of industrial microbiology.5. Verbally and in writing, discuss and report to peers and to the facilitator, the science investigations, the ways to operate instruments correctly including interpretation of the results.

AssessmentTest : 3 x 10 % = 30 %Lab Reports : 20 % (incl final presentation)Final Exam : 50 %

TOTAL : 100 %

Lecture and Lab ClassCREDIT HOURS: 3

LECTURE: 2 Hrs/week Monday : AS1145B1

(BS3, 2.00-4.00 PM) Friday : AS1145A1 and AS1145A2

(BS1, 10.00-12.00 pm)

PRACTICAL: 2 Hrs/week Tuesday: 2-4 pm (AS1145A2) – Mdm Sarah Jumali Thursday: 2-4 pm (AS1145A1) – Mdm Sarah Jumali Wednesday: 8.00-10.00 am (AS1145B1) – Mdm Aslizah Venue: General Microbiology Lab, Level 2

WEEK SYLLABUS CONTENT

1 Introduction : Industrial Microbiology

2Introduction : Industrial Microbiology Definition, history and scope of industrial microbiology

3Definition, history and scope of industrial microbiology / Basic Batch Kinetics

4 Basic Batch Kinetics / Fermentation Technology/ TEST 1

5 Fermentation Technology

6 Fermentation Technology / Culture Maintenance

7 Industrial Products from Microbial Processes

8 Industrial Products from Microbial Processes/ TEST 2

MID SEMESTER BREAK (5-11 August 2013)

9 Industrial Products from Microbial Processes

10 Industrial Products from Microbial Processes

11 Industrial Products from Microbial Processes

12Industrial Products from Microbial ProcessesTEST 3

WEEK SYLLABUS CONTENT

13 Lab Work Presentation

14 Lab Work Presentation

Revision week (23-24 September 2013)

Final Exam (25 September 2013-24 November 2013) ~ 3 weeks

AssessmentTest 1 : Definition, History and Scope of Industrial Microbiology Basic Batch Kinetics

Test 2 : Fermentation technology, Culture Maintenance

Test 3 : Industrial Production (wine production, enzymes production, MSG production, citric acid and lactic acid production, Soya sauce, vinegar and single cell protein)

Date/ Week: refer to syllabus content and subject to be change

Lab WorkMini project (4-5 students per group)Title:1) Bioluminescence microorganisms in Jeram Kg Parit.2) Isolation of biogas producers from sludge waste.

Presentation Week: Week 13 & 14.Submission of lab report (one report/ group) and log book (individual): Week 13Lab work: Start week 3 (proposal of the project)

Proposal ContentChapter 1: Introduction/ Background, Objective of the researchChapter 2: Literature Review, FrameworkChapter 3: Material and MethodsChapter 4: Expected Results

Things to buy:Masking tapeToilet paperSanitizer soapPermanent markerGood morning towelBasketDetergentSticker label

GROUP WORK

5 person per groupLab report/ group

References

Manual of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology 2nd Edition, Arnold, et al, ASM Press ($159.96)Principles of Fermentation Technology, 2nd Edition, Stanbury, P.F., et al, Butterworth Heinemann, 2003 (~$79)Microbiology: An Introduction, Tortora et al, Pearson International EditionOther appropriate references