Section outline

  • Hi everyone! Today we’re going to discover what bacteria need to grow, what kind of environments they like, and how their population changes over time.



    3.1 Topic Learning Outcome 
    At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
    3.1.1 Explain the essential growth requirements for bacteria.
    3.1.2 Classify bacteria based on their oxygen, pH and temperature requirements.
    3.1.3 Describe the stages of the bacterial growth curve.


      3.2 List of Subtopics 
      3.2.1 Introduction to bacterial growth
      3.2.2 Nutritional requirements of bacteria
      3.3.3 Environmental growth requirements
      3.3.4 Bacteria growth phase 


      3.3 Lecture Video
      Watch a video on Bacteria Growth Requirement & Growth Curve for more explanation.

       
       (Duration: 13:13 mins)


      • 3.4 Reflection Forum

        Activity 3.4

        After watching the video, please answer the reflection questions below based on your understanding.

        1. How does understanding bacterial growth requirements help in controlling bacterial infections in medical and industrial settings?
        2. Why is it important to understand the bacterial growth curve in industries such as medicine and food preservation?

      • 3.5 Tutorial Bacterial Growth Requirements Interactive Content
        Activity 3.5

        1. Review the video provided         on bacterial growth requirements.
        2. Based on each condition below, fill in the blank with the correct classification of bacteria that can thrive in that condition.