Microbiology — The World of Microbes

Microbiology studies organisms too small to see with the naked eye: bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi and protists. Microbes dominate the biosphere and drive nutrient cycles, disease and modern biotechnology.

Topics

• Microbial cell structure and classification.
• Growth, metabolism and genetics.
• Pathogens, infections and antibiotics.
• Applied microbiology — fermentation, bioremediation, vaccines.