| Online Class: Microbiology 101 | Enroll today! This is a self-paced, online course. You have 6 months to finish.
An instructor will monitor your progress and assess your body of work at course completion.
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Course Description
The study of microbiology is extremely rewarding, leading to advances in the welfare of the environment as well as human populations. Pursuing this fascinating subject lead to such careers in biotechnology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical research and forensics among other challenging professions.
Regardless of whether you are a serious student considering a career in microbiology or a layperson who just wants to learn everything you can about the world around you, Microbiology 101 is guaranteed to change the way you look at the world.
What will you gain by taking this course?
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Appreciation for the vital roles microbes perform; -
Awareness of the advantages--soil fertility and decomposition of organic matter--and disadvantages--food spoilage--of microbiology; -
Understanding of the comprehensive history of microbiology; -
Introduction to cellular respiration, bacteria, viruses, diseases, vaccines and drugs used for medical treatment. Join us in the comprehensive online course as we explore in detail all aspects of microbiology, including microbiology history, as well as an in-depth look at cellular respiration, bacteria, viruses, diseases, vaccines, and even drugs used in medical treatments.
This course offers 1.0 CEUs upon successful completion. You may take this
online course with or without CEU documentation. An online and hard-copy Certificate of Course Completion displaying your coursework and
CEUs earned is included with the CEU Option. We also offer an expedited Transcript Service for sending your accomplishments to a third party.
Course Lessons Microorganisms play an important part in our lives. Microorganisms will recycle once-living matter into valuable nutrients for plants, but microorganisms are also the primary source of food spoilage in the process of food production.
Microbiology is defined as the branch of biology focused on microorganisms and the effects they have on other living organisms.The word microbiology is the combination of the terms micro--an object which not completely visible to the naked eye requires a microscope to see in detail and biology--the study of living things. Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
A passing grade in this course is 70% or higher.
Certificates awarded by the instructor will vary and are based upon student merit.
Any awards you earn are considered unofficial (or temporary) unless you decide to make the award official.
To make an award official, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and shipping of a hard copy of the certificate as well as access to the UniversalClass Transcript Service.
Official awards include a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award you earned for a lifetime (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
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