| 1 | Introduction | Scope, syllabus, requirements, history of (environmental) microbiology. |
| 2-5 | Cell Biology and Genetics | Observation tools, chemical composition of microbial cells, cell structure, genetic elements, mutation and genetic exchange, taxonomy and phylogeny. |
| 6-7 | Biosynthesis and Fuelling | Metabolism, anabolism, key enzymes, biosynthesis, nutrient assimilation, fuelling reactions, energetics. |
| 8-12 | Metabolic Diversity | Aerobic respirations, diversity of aerobic metabolism, fermentation, anaerobic respirations, anaerobic food chains, autotrophy, regulation of activity. |
| 13-16 | Methods | Problems, sampling, detection, identification, enumeration, biomass, activity. |
| 17-18 | Populations, Communities, Ecosystems | Interactions within and between populations, interactions with plants and animals, structure and dynamic of communities, abiotic factors. |
| 19-23 | Applied Environmental Microbiology | Biodeterioration, solid and liquid wastes, bioremediation, biodegradation, biological pest control. |