Total Hours: 135
Course Description
Microbiology is an engaging self-paced online course designed to teach microbiology as it applies to the
healthcare field. All 15 chapters included in this course cover the diverse world of microorganisms from the
smallest prokaryotes to the complex eukaryotic microbes.
The course begins with the historical approach and microbial biochemistry, providing insights into the
foundation of microbiology and the biochemical processes that govern microbial life. As the course progresses,
students will delve into the structure and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms’ form and
function, as well as other essential topics such as microbial nutrition, growth, and genetics, and understanding
how microorganisms benefit and affect human beings.
By the end of this course, students will be equipped with a solid foundation in Microbiology, paving their way
for more advanced studies in the field of life sciences.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the historical foundations of microbiology, including key discoveries and milestones in the field
- Describe the fundamental roles of essential macromolecules in cellular structure, metabolism, and genetic
information storage, emphasizing their significance in microbial biochemistry - Discuss prokaryotic form and function, focusing on the classification and characteristics of bacteria and
archaea - Describe the structure of eukaryotic cells, encompassing the organization and function of cellular
components - Describe the structure, classification, and replication of methods of viruses, and explore their isolation and
culturing techniques - Explain the concept of microbial nutrition and growth, including the factors influencing microbial growth and
the media use for bacterial cultivation - Discuss microbial metabolism, encompassing energy, matter, and enzyme dynamics crucial for cellular
processes - Explain the metabolic pathways and their significance in energy generation and cellular function
- Describe microbial genetics by exploring the fundamental mechanisms underlying genetic inheritance and
applying genetic engineering tools and techniques in manipulating microbial genomes - Discuss strategies for the control of microbial growth by evaluating mechanisms of physical and chemical
methods in microbial control - Explain the principles, interactions, and effectiveness of antimicrobial treatment
- Explain microbe-human interactions in health and disease, focusing on microbial mechanisms of
pathogenicity and epidemiological principles in studying disease within population - Explain microbial host defense mechanisms, encompassing the first, second, and third lines of defense, and
explore specific immunity and vaccination strategies - Describe disorders in immunity by evaluating hypersensitivities and applying laboratory techniques to
assess the immune response - Discuss infectious diseases affecting the skin, including their etiology, pathogenesis, and clinical
manifestations - Describe infections diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and Genitourinary, including their causative agents,
transmission routes, and clinical manifestations
