Online Class: Microbiology 101

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

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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.

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Introduction to Microbiology

In broad terms, microbiology is the study of living creatures that are invisible or indistinct to the naked eye because of their extremely small size. Additional lesson topics: What Is Microbiology?; Microbiology 35 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Assignment 1: Introduction to Microbiology Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 1: Introduction to Microbiology Exam

Lesson 2. Microbiology Terms

As with all scientific disciplines, microbiologists have developed a vocabulary specific to their field. Additional lesson topics: Microbiology Glossary 35 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Assignment 2: Microbiology Terms Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 2: Microbiology Terms Exam

Lesson 3. History of Microbiology

Generally speaking, the field of microbiology started with the invention of the microscope. Additional lesson topics: Early History of Microbiology 35 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Assignment 3: History of Microbiology Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 3: History of Microbiology Exam

Lesson 4. Composition

The majority of people equate microbes with disease, but those only account for a fraction of those unseen life forms. Microbes live in every corner of the planet. Additional lesson topics: Taxonomy; Carl Linnaeus 35 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Complete: Assignment 4: Composition Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 4: Composition Exam

Lesson 5. The Chemical Basis of Microbiology

In the 1700s, scientists began to understand the chemical and physical basis of life and quickly realized that the chemistry of all living organisms shared many similarities. Additional lesson topics: Cells Alive; Atomic Structure 35 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Assignment 5: The Chemical Basis of Microbiology Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 5: The Chemical Basis of Microbiology Exam

Lesson 6. Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

The vast majority of life on Earth can be classified as either prokaryotes or eukaryotes. Additional lesson topics: Prokaryotes, Eukaryotes, and Viruses; Eukaryotes 35 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Assignment 6: Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 6: Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes

Lesson 7. Microbial Metabolism

Microbial metabolism is how microorganisms get the energy and nutrients that they need to live and reproduce. Additional lesson topics: Microbial Metabolism; ATP 35 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Assignment 7: Microbial Metabolism Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 7: Microbial Metabolism Exam

Lesson 8. Microbial Cultivation and Growth

Just as people need oxygen, plants need sunlight, and fish need water to survive, different microorganisms need specific chemical and physical environments for their growth and survival. 35 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Assignment 8: Microbial Cultivation and Growth Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 8: Microbial Cultivation and Growth Exam

Lesson 9. Microbial Genetics

All characteristics of microorganisms, and every other living thing, are determined by their genes. More specifically, information stored in macromolecules called nucleic acids that are passed on from one generation to the next through the organism's DNA. Additional lesson topics: Microbial Genetics Resources 10 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Assessment: Quiz 9: Microbial Genetics Exam

Lesson 10. DNA and Gene Expression

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) has often been called the blueprint of life, because the characteristics of all life forms ultimately depend upon the information specified by DNA. Additional lesson topics: Protein Synthesis; How DNA Works 10 Total Points

Lesson 10 Video
Assessment: Quiz 10: DNA and Gene Expression Exam

Lesson 11. The Bacteria

Bacteria come in a great many sizes and several shapes. Additional lesson topics: Introduction to Bacteria 35 Total Points

Lesson 11 Video
Lesson discussions: Microbes
Complete: Assignment 11: The Bacteria Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 11: The Bacteria Exam

Lesson 12. The Viruses

Viruses have the same general structure, genetic material in the form of either DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat and, in some cases, an outer membrane. Additional lesson topics: Introduction to Viruses; How Viruses Work 35 Total Points

Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Assignment 12: The Viruses Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 12: The Viruses

Lesson 13. The Fungi

Over the last 10 years, the incidence of serious fungal infections has been increasing. Additional lesson topics: Introduction to the Fungi 35 Total Points

Lesson 13 Video
Complete: Assignment 13: The Fungi Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 13: The Fungi Exam

Lesson 14. The Unicellular Algae

The term algae describes a large and diverse group of microorganisms that contains over 22,000 species. Additional lesson topics: Algae; Plankton 35 Total Points

Lesson 14 Video
Complete: Assignment 14: The Algae Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 14: The Unicellular Algae Exam

Lesson 15. The Protozoa

The term protozoan means "first animal," which generally describes its animal-like nutrition. 35 Total Points

Lesson 15 Video
Complete: Assignment 15: The Protozea Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 15: The Protozea Exam

Lesson 16. The Host-Parasite Relationship

A rather delicate balance exists between our defenses and the pathogenic mechanisms of microorganisms. 10 Total Points

Lesson 16 Video
Assessment: Quiz 16: The Host-Parasite Relationship Exam

Lesson 17. The Development of Infectious Disease

Pathogens can gain access to the human body and other hosts through several avenues, which are called portals of entry. Additional lesson topics: Infectious Disease; Infectious Diseases 10 Total Points

Lesson 17 Video
Assessment: Quiz 17: The Development of Infectious Disease Exam

Lesson 18. Nonspecific Body Defense

When our bodies are challenged by microbes, we defend ourselves by utilizing our various mechanisms of immunity. Additional lesson topics: The Immune System; Phagocytosis 10 Total Points

Lesson 18 Video
Assessment: Quiz 18: Nonspecific Body Defense Exam

Lesson 19. The Skin

The science of skin medicine is referred to as dermatology. Additional lesson topics: Skin; Human Skin 35 Total Points

Lesson 19 Video
Complete: Assignment 19: The Skin Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 19: The Skin Exam

Lesson 20. The Eyes

The science of eye medicine is referred to as ophthalmology. Additional lesson topics: How the Eye Sees; The Human Eye 35 Total Points

Lesson 20 Video
Complete: Assignment 20: The Eyes Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 21: The Eyes Exam

Lesson 21: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems

The cardiovascular and lymphatic systems are responsible for the body's circulation, and are studied by cardiologists and immunologists. Additional lesson topics: Lymphatic System 35 Total Points

Lesson 21 Video
Lesson discussions: Human Systems
Complete: Assignment 21: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 21: The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Exam

Lesson 22. The Respiratory System

Diseases and disorders that affect the respiratory system can cause problems in the lungs, the nerves, and muscles that allow breathing in the lungs, and the respiratory tract that leads air down into the lungs while breathing. Additional lesson topics: The Respiratory System 10 Total Points

Lesson 22 Video
Assessment: Quiz 22: The Respiratory System Exam

Lesson 23. The Nervous System

Diseases and disorders that affect the nervous system can affect either the brain, spinal cord, or the network of nerves to which the brain and spine are connected. Additional lesson topics: The Nervous System; Nervous System Diseases 35 Total Points

Lesson 23 Video
Complete: Assignment 23: The Nervous System
Assessment: Quiz 23: The Nervous System

Lesson 24. The Digestive System

Diseases and disorders of the digestive system can include everything from the mouth to the stomach, and the stomach to the digestive tract, and associated organs. Additional lesson topics: The Digestive System 35 Total Points

Lesson 24 Video
Complete: Assignment 24: The Digestive System
Assessment: Quiz 24: The Digestive System Exam

Lesson 25. The Reproductive System

The reproductive system is both a victim of diseases and disorders as well as a vehicle for disease transmission for diseases both related and unrelated to the reproductive system. Additional lesson topics: The Reproductive System; Reproductive System Diseases 35 Total Points

Lesson 25 Video
Complete: Assignment 25: The Reproductive System
Assessment: Quiz 25: The Reproductive System Exam

Lesson 26. The Immune System

The immune system is composed of the white blood cells and their accompanying components that combat pathogens in the human body. Additional lesson topics: Diseases of the Immune System 35 Total Points

Lesson 26 Video
Complete: Assignment 26: The Immune System
Assessment: Quiz 26: The Immune System Exam

Lesson 27. Soil Microbiology

Soil genesis is a long-term event that produces the stable environment in which microbiological cycles and processes occur. Additional lesson topics: Nutrient Recycling 10 Total Points

Lesson 27 Video
Assessment: Quiz 27: Soil Microbiology Exam

Lesson 28. Aquatic Microbiology

There are between four and five thousand species of phytoplankton on earth, organisms defined as any microscopic, photosynthetic (or partially photosynthetic) organism that lives in or partially in water. Additional lesson topics: Bacteria at Hydrothermal Vents 35 Total Points

Lesson 28 Video
Lesson discussions: Hydrothermal Vents
Complete: Assignment 28: Aquatic Microbiology Assignment
Assessment: Quiz 28: Aquatic Microbiology Exam

Lesson 29. Microbiology in the Environment and in Us

Microbiology serves several major functions in our food. Additional lesson topics: Penicillin; Helpful Microbes in Daily Life 120 Total Points

Lesson 29 Video
Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Assignment 29: Microbiology in the Environment and Us
Assessment: Quiz 29: Microbiology in the Environment and Us Exam
Assessment: The Final Exam

925

Total Course Points

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.

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Course Title: Microbiology 101

Course Number: 8900081

Lessons Rating: 4.6 / 5 Stars (3,123 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.

Last Updated: May 2022

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

CEU Value: 3.0 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: April Graves

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $110.00 U.S. dollars

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