SCI/250
Microbiology
Online
Format
$1592
Estimated Tuition
4 credits
Total credits
7 weeks
Course length
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Course level: Undergraduate
This course will instruct students on the fundamentals of microbiology. Topics will include introduction to the biology of microorganisms, including structure, function, metabolism, growth, genetics, diversity, and host-parasite relationships. Also, examples of how microorganisms are relevant to the needs, activities, and role of the health of individuals is discussed. Students will explore principles of applied microbiology and apply these scientific principles to case studies and lab experiences.
Prerequisites
None
What you'll learn
Course skills and outcomes
Course Outcomes
- Summarize cellular biology and classification of microorganisms.
- Use microbial biochemistry, metabolism, and genetics to explain microbial growth.
- Use microbial pathogenicity to explain interactions between microbes and the human immune system.
- Analyze the characteristics of microbial diseases in various body systems.