Unit 1 • A microscopic world
• Microbes – the factory of everything
• Prokaryotes vs eukaryotes
• Bacteria and viruses
• Eukaryotic microorganisms
• Growth requirements for microbes
Unit 2 • What is biotechnology?
• Microbial biotechnology
• The dazzling colours of biotechnology
• Genetic engineering
• Microbes – biotechnology precious helpers
Unit 3 • Applications of biotechnology
• Environmental biotechnology
• Bioremediation
• Agricultural biotechnology
• Biotechnology for medical purposes
• Industrial biotechnology
