Course handout Industrial Microbiology : Intended for 3rd year Microbiology students
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2025
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Faculty of Sciences
Abstract
This industrial microbiology handout is intended for 3rd-year Microbiology degree
students and is divided into two parts. The first part enables students to acquire a basic
knowledge of the subject, through the study of the three main players in industrial
microbiology: industrial microorganisms, industrial fermenters and industrial culture media.
After acquiring the basic notions, the second part of the subject will discuss the various products
of industrial fermentation, which are (i): microbial biomass: generally used as a source of
proteins of unicellular origin, (ii): the industrial production of certain primary metabolites
represented by amino acids, organic acids and biogases, and (iii) the industrial production of
certain secondary metabolites represented by antibiotics, polysaccharides and vitamins. The
teaching method used in this course is based on the use of simple and basic language, supported
by examples. In addition, and in order to make the content more accessible to students, many
illustrations in the form of simplified diagrams, photos and summary tables have been used. As
a result, it is always encouraging and motivating to receive corrections, advice and
recommendations from our teaching and research colleagues.