Course Syllabus
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Course Description
This course is a basic overview of microbiology concepts. It is geared towards the casual learner learning about the foundational concepts of microbiology.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs
Learning Outcomes
By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Define microbiology.
- Define the microorganism.
- Describe the chemical basis of microbiology.
- Describe prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
- Describe microbial metabolism and growth.
- Summarize microbial genetics and DNA technology.
- Describe bacteria and viruses.
- Describe the algae, fungi, protozoa and helminthes.
- Describe the immune system, disorders of the immune system, and the development of disease.
- Describe diseases of the skin and eye.
- Describe diseases of the nervous system.
- Describe diseases of the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.
- Describe diseases of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems.
- Describe diseases of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems.
- Summarize vaccines and antimicrobial drugs.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
---|---|
Lesson 1 Assignment 1: Who's Who in Microbiology | 40 points |
Lesson 1 Assignment 2: Research Pays Off | 20 points |
Lesson 1 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 2 Assignment 1: Understand Microorganisms | 30 points |
Lesson 2 Assignment 2: Pathogens Rule | 25 points |
Lesson 2 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 3 Assignment 1: Cell Bingo | 50 points |
Lesson 3 Assignment 2: Center Stage | 20 points |
Lesson 3 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 4 Assignment 1: Carry the Oats! | 20 points |
Lesson 4 Assignment 2: Cellular Similarities | 30 points |
Lesson 4 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 5 Assignment 1: Metabolism for Molecules | 30 points |
Lesson 5 Assignment 2: Energy Generator | 20 points |
Lesson 5 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 6 Assignment 1: Microbial Control | 30 points |
Lesson 6 Assignment 2: What's Clean? | 20 points |
Lesson 6 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment 1: Ingredients Please | 40 points |
Lesson 7 Assignment 2: Copy That | 30 points |
Lesson 7 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 8 Assignment 1: Genetic Basics | 20 points |
Lesson 8 Assignment 2: Do That Again | 30 points |
Lesson 8 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment 1: Identifying Bacteria | 20 points |
Lesson 9 Assignment 2: Classifying Bacteria | 40 points |
Lesson 9 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 10 Assignment 1: What is a Virus? | 30 points |
Lesson 10 Assignment 2: Virus Life Cycle | 50 points |
Lesson 10 Exam | 16 points |
Lesson 11 Assignment 1: Microorganism Tag | 30 points |
Lesson 11 Assignment 2: Category Please? | 30 points |
Lesson 11 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 12 Assignment 1: What is a disease? | 20 points |
Lesson 12 Assignment 2: Back Off! | 30 points |
Lesson 12 Exam | 16 points |
Lesson 13 Assignment 1: Immunity Factors | 30 points |
Lesson 13 Assignment 2: Body Guards | 20 points |
Lesson 13 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 14 Assignment 1: Immunity and Your Body | 40 points |
Lesson 14 Assignment 2: Defensive Moves | 50 points |
Lesson 14 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 15 Assignment 1: Viral Infections | 50 points |
Lesson 15 Assignment 2: The Eyes Have It | 20 points |
Lesson 15 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 16 Assignment 1: Meninges Mater | 30 points |
Lesson 16 Assignment 2: Nervous? | 30 points |
Lesson 16 Exam | 14 points |
Lesson 17 Assignment 1: Take Your Pick | 30 points |
Lesson 17 Assignment 2: Yellow Fever S&S | 20 points |
Lesson 17 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 18 Assignment 1: Job Description | 50 points |
Lesson 18 Assignment 2: ATP Means Energy | 20 points |
Lesson 18 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 19 Assignment 1: Danger Ahead | 50 points |
Lesson 19 Assignment 2: Diver What? | 40 points |
Lesson 19 Exam | 18 points |
Lesson 20 Assignment 1: Connections | 20 points |
Lesson 20 Assignment 2: STD's | 50 points |
Lesson 20 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 21 Assignment 1: This Shot's For You | 30 points |
Lesson 21 Assignment 2: Who Are You? | 20 points |
Lesson 21 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 22 Assignment 1: Anti-What? | 30 points |
Lesson 22 Assignment 2: Antibiotic Know How | 50 points |
Lesson 22 Exam | 20 points |
Lesson 23 Assignment 1: Defining Microbiology | 20 points |
Lesson 23 Assignment 2: Bugs Everywhere | 50 points |