Kursus ini merangkumi pengkelasan, pencirian, ekologi dan aktiviti pelbagai jenis bakteria. Kepatogenan bakteria di dalam persekitaran dan kepada manusia diterangkan. Kegunaan bakteria dalam industri dan pertanian dibincangkan.(This course encompasses classification, characterisation, ecology and activities of various bacteria. The pathogenicity of bacteria in environment and human is explained. The uses of bacteria in the industry and agriculture are discussed)