Microbial Biochemistry

Target audience

The course is designed for undergraduate students in microbiology, biology, and related fields who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the biochemical mechanisms that support microbial life.

General objectives

• To provide an overview of the main metabolic pathways in microorganisms.
• To explain how microorganisms transform nutrients into energy and biomass.
• To show how biochemical knowledge of microbes can be applied in medicine, industry, and the environment.
• To strengthen students’ ability to analyze and interpret microbial biochemical processes.