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Available courses

APPLIED BIOLOGY

pplied Biology is a practical-oriented discipline that bridges the gap between biological theory and real-world industrial applications. The course provides a broad foundation in microbiology, biochemistry, and genetics, while emphasizing the technical skills needed to manage laboratories and conduct scientific research. Students learn how to apply these biological principles to solve challenges in diverse sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and environmental conservation, making it one of the most versatile science programs available.
The curriculum is heavily focused on hands-on training, covering essential techniques like microscopy, tissue analysis (histology), and specimen collection. As students progress, they specialize in high-impact areas such as pharmacology, toxicology, and biotechnology, learning how to develop new drugs or improve food security. Graduates are prepared for technical roles in research institutes like KEMRI, quality assurance bodies like KEBS, or private pharmaceutical and food processing companies.

MICROBIOLOGY

  • ntroductory undergraduate Microbiology (general survey)
    This course introduces the diversity, physiology, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, viruses, fungi, and protozoa. Students will learn fundamental concepts of microbial structure and function, metabolism, growth, and reproduction, as well as microbial genetics, pathogenesis, immunity, and the role of microbes in biotechnology, industry, and the environment. Laboratory sessions provide hands-on experience with sterile technique, microscopy, culture methods, staining, biochemical tests, and basic molecular methods for identification. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based investigation, scientific communication, and applications to public health and environmental stewardship.

  • Upper-level/Applied Microbiology (for majors)
    This advanced course examines microbial physiology, molecular genetics, and environmental microbiology with an emphasis on experimental approaches and current research. Topics include regulation of gene expression, metabolic diversity, microbial interactions, biofilm formation, microbial ecology, antimicrobial agents and resistance mechanisms, microbial biotechnology, and principles of infection and host response. Students will engage in inquiry-driven laboratory projects employing aseptic technique, culture-based assays, quantitative growth analyses, PCR and sequencing workflows, and bioinformatics for microbial identification. Critical analysis of primary literature and a semester research project are required.

  • Medical Microbiology (health sciences)
    This course covers the principles of microbiology relevant to human disease, including the taxonomy, structure, pathogenic mechanisms, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections. The curriculum integrates microbial virulence factors, host immune responses, mechanisms of antimicrobial action and resistance, epidemiology, infection control, vaccination, and laboratory diagnostic techniques. Case studies and laboratory exercises (microscopy, culture, rapid diagnostic tests, and interpretation of results) develop clinical reasoning and laboratory literacy for health-care professionals.