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Course
Health / Science
Undergraduate

Microbiology

4 credit hours

Credits awarded upon completion

Live Instructor

Progress at a recommended pace

179 hours

Estimated learning time

About the Course

Description

This course introduces the microbial world and the laboratory techniques required 

for its study. Topics include the basic characteristics of fungi, algae, bacteria, and viruses. Course content and applications that relate to humans are emphasized. Online lab component included.

Topics

  • Topics include the basic characteristics of fungi, algae, bacteria, and viruses.

Prerequisites

BIO101 or equivalent with C or above

Content Material Titles

  • Talaro's Foundations in Microbiology, 12th Edition

Sections

Schedule

Asynchronous

Delivery method

Online

Deliverables

  • 4 Credits

    Academic Excellence

    Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 

Describe important historical contributions of microbiology. 

Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic structures and their survival functions. 

Explain microbial genetic variation and its role in adaptation. 

Summarize microbial energy pathways and ecological applications. 

Differentiate host-microbe relationships and defense responses. 

Identify laboratory methods for culturing and identifying microbes. 

Explain strategies for controlling microbial growth and disease spread.

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