Upon completion of this topic, students will be able to classify microbes based on their different nutrient requirements, describe the different stages of bacterial growth and division, and understand the different bioenergetic mechanisms in microbes. This topic introduces the process by which microorganisms grow and thrive in different environmental conditions.
Objectives:
- Describe the principles of microbial growth in both nature and laboratory conditions.
- Evaluate the environmental and nutritional factors that influence microbial growth.
- Examine the methods to detect and measure microbial growth.