GID 529E - Geneti.of Lactic Acid Bacteria

Course Objectives

1. To introduce fundamental knowledge on genetics of lactic acid bacteria.
2. To demonstrate structural and functional characteristics of major genetic elements described in lactic acid bacteria.
3. To introduce usage of lactic acid bacteria in industrial processes.

Course Description

Fundamentals of genetics of lactic acid bacteria, structural and functional characteristics of four major genetic elements described in lactic acid bacteria, plasmid DNA, transposable elements, bacteriophage, chromosome, biotechnology of lactic acid bacteria, industrial applications of lactic acid bacteria.