As know the Session Long Project for this course is to compare and contrast specific characteristics between a pathogenic microorganism and a non- pathogenic microorganism. In Modules 1 -2 you completed the following components of the SLP:

Selection of pathogenic and nonpathogenic microorganism for the SLP.

Presented and discussed the differences and similarities in the structure and evolution of the selected microorganisms.

For this module you are to do the following:'

Present and discuss the differences and similarities in the microbial metabolic and environmental requirements for growth. The focus should be on the effect of environmental factors on growth. Growth criteria for the subject microorganisms should also be covered in this SLP.