Course Syllabus

Course Description

Our comprehensive online course on microbiology covers all aspects of microbiology and includes a CEU Certificate at successful class completion.

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 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?

Learn the history and frequently used Microbiology terminology
Understand Composition and the chemical basis of Microbiology
Microscopy and the process of Microbial metabolism, cultivation and growth
Microbial Genetics
Bacteria, viruses and fungi
Understand the development of Infectious diseases as well as the process of the body defense systems
An exploration of Microbiology and Environmental studies
And many other topics will be discussed in this study

Join us in the comprehensive online course as we explore in detail all aspects of microbiology.

Completely Online
Self-Paced
6 Months to Complete
24/7 Availability
Start Anytime
PC & Mac Compatible
Android & iOS Friendly
Accredited CEUs

Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Define microbiology and microbiology terms
Summarize history of microbiology.
Define the chemical basis of microbiology.
Summarize prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Describe microbial metabolism.
Describe microbial cultivation and growth.
Summarize microbial genetics and DNS and gene expression
Describe the bacteria.
Describe the viruses.
Identify the fungi, unicellular algae and the protozoa.
Summarize the host-parasite relationship.
Identify the development of infectious disease.
Describe role of microbiology in the eyes and skin.
Describe the role of microbiology in cardiovascular and lymphatic systems, respiratory systems, nervous systems, digestive systems.
Describe the role of microbiology in the reproductive systems and the immune systems.
Summarize soil microbiology.
Summarize aquatic microbiology.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Assessment Guide

Assessment	Points
Assignment 1: Introduction to Microbiology Assignment	25 points
Quiz 1: Introduction to Microbiology Exam	10 points
Assignment 2: Microbiology Terms Assignment	25 points
Quiz 2: Microbiology Terms Exam	10 points
Assignment 3: History of Microbiology Assignment	25 points
Quiz 3: History of Microbiology Exam	10 points
Assignment 4: Composition Assignment	25 points
Quiz 4: Composition Exam	10 points
Assignment 5: The Chemical Basis of Microbiology Assignment	25 points
Quiz 5: The Chemical Basis of Microbiology Exam	10 points
Assignment 6: Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Assignment	25 points
Quiz 6: Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes	10 points
Assignment 7: Microbial Metabolism Assignment	25 points
Quiz 7: Microbial Metabolism Exam	10 points
Assignment 8: Microbial Cultivation and Growth Assignment	25 points
Quiz 8: Microbial Cultivation and Growth Exam	10 points
Quiz 9: Microbial Genetics Exam	10 points
Quiz 10: DNA and Gene Expression Exam	10 points
Assignment 11: The Bacteria Assignment	25 points
Quiz 11: The Bacteria Exam	10 points
Assignment 12: The Viruses Assignment	25 points
Quiz 12: The Viruses	10 points
Assignment 13: The Fungi Assignment	25 points
Quiz 13: The Fungi Exam	10 points
Assignment 14: The Algae Assignment	25 points
Quiz 14: The Unicellular Algae Exam	10 points
Assignment 15: The Protozea Assignment	25 points
Quiz 15: The Protozea Exam	10 points
Quiz 16: The Host-Parasite Relationship Exam	10 points
Quiz 17: The Development of Infectious Disease Exam	10 points
Quiz 18: Nonspecific Body Defense Exam	10 points
Assignment 19: The Skin Assignment	25 points
Quiz 19: The Skin Exam	10 points
Assignment 20: The Eyes Assignment	25 points
Quiz 21: The Eyes Exam	10 points
Assignment 21: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Assignment	25 points
Quiz 21: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Exam	10 points
Quiz 22: The Respiratory System Exam	10 points
Assignment 23: The Nervous System	25 points
Quiz 23: The Nervous System	10 points
Assignment 24: The Digestive System	25 points
Quiz 24: The Digestive System Exam	10 points
Assignment 25: The Reproductive System	25 points
Quiz 25: The Reproductive System Exam	10 points
Assignment 26: The Immune System	25 points
Quiz 26: The Immune System Exam	10 points
Quiz 27: Soil Microbiology Exam	10 points
Assignment 28: Aquatic Microbiology Assignment	25 points
Quiz 28: Aquatic Microbiology Exam	10 points
Assignment 29: Microbiology in the Environment and Us	25 points
Quiz 29: Microbiology in the Environment and Us Exam	10 points
The Final Exam	85 points