name the various phases of growth that occur in closed culture systems and
describe what is occurring in each phase
determine from experimental data the various parameters (number of generations,
specific growth rate constant, mean generation time) that describe microbial
growth in mathematical terms
compare and contrast the various methods for measuring microbial growth
describe the various types of continuous culture systems and explain the differences
in their function
describe the influence of various environmental factors (water availability,
pH, temperature, oxygen concentration, pressure, radiation) on the growth of
microorganisms
categorize microorganisms according to the environmental factors that are
conducive to optimal growth of the organism
discuss three growth-related phenomena observed in natural environments (growth
limitations by environmental factors, viable but nonculturable cells, and quorum
sensing)
