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
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

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