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Basic Course: $60.00
with Certificate & CEUs: $85.00

 

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Continuing Education Units (CEU)
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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?
  • 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

  1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Microbiology - Microbiology is defined as the branch of biology focused on microorganisms and the effects they have on other living organisms.
  2. Lesson 2: The Microorganism - Now moving on to learning more about the varying forms in which microorganisms exist.
  3. Lesson 3: The Chemical Basis of Microbiology - In previous lessons, while we have gained insight to the different forms of microorganisms that exist and their varying applications (both effective and harmful), we have not yet begun to understand their basic structure, manner of functioning, and genera
  4. Lesson 4: Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes - All cells have a cell membrane that separates the environs outside a cell from the degree of organization within the cell.
  5. Lesson 5: Microbial Metabolism - One reason why the metabolism of microbes is an instrumental area of study is that it serves as a way of differentiating one species from another.
  6. Lesson 6: Microbial Growth and Control of Growth - In the last few lessons we have spent time learning about microorganisms, their nutritional needs, and the manner in which they utilize the energy they obtain.
  7. Lesson 7: Microbial Genetics - The contributions of microbial genetics to the science world, as well as, the world at large, have been extensive and, in many respects, pivotal to furthering significant studies.
  8. Lesson 8: DNA Technology - In continuation from the previous lesson, we are extending the discussion of genetic systems of microorganisms to the point whereby scientists are now able to manipulate the genetic makeup of particular organisms for the benefit of modern-day application
  9. Lesson 9: The Bacteria - As we have learned about bacteria from a very early age -- falling down and scraping our knee and having it treated with an antibacterial spray, we may think we know all we need to on the subject.
  10. Lesson 10: 'V' for 'Virus' - Viruses are a means of transmitting genetic information in an effort to continue their survival. In order to accomplish their end goal, viruses act as agents which reproduce their own DNA/RNA within living cells.
  11. Lesson 11: The Algae, Fungi, Protozoa and Helminthes - The world of microorganisms is made of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses. They are grouped together not by their function but by their small size.
  12. Lesson 12: The Development of Disease - To understand how diseases have evolved throughout the ages, we first need to have a basis for qualifying what indeed a disease is.
  13. Lesson 13: The Immune System - Within the previous lesson, we explored the world of disease- how diseases have become more endemic to society (science known as epidemiology) and the methods utilized to help contain and eradicate them.
  14. Lesson 14: Disorders of the Immune System - All immune defense mechanisms can only take place in a healthy system where the immunity defenses are properly functioning.
  15. Lesson 15: Diseases of the Skin and Eye - The largest organ of the body, skin (in conjunction with mucous membranes) is designed to prohibit microorganisms from entering the body. The first line of defense against invading pathogens---should the barrier be breached the white blood cells (the body
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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

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  3. Certificate of Academic Excellence

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Additional Information about the essentials of Microbiology

Course Title : Microbiology 101
CEU Value : (Continuing Education Units)
Course Number : 31712
Course Type : College Level
Course URL : http://microbiology.onlineclasses.com
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Instructor : James Bennett
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Basic Course: $60.00
with CEUs & Certificate: $85.00
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This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment. This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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