Microbiology

Science, Environment & Resources · Intermediate · 35 hours

Discover the microbial world — bacteria, viruses, fungi and their roles in health, food, industry and the environment, with laboratory fundamentals.

What you'll learn

• Identify the main groups of microorganisms
• Explain microbial growth and control
• Understand microbes in health and disease
• Describe industrial and food microbiology
• Apply aseptic technique and lab safety

Course modules

• Module 1: The Microbial World
• Module 2: Bacteria
• Module 3: Viruses
• Module 4: Fungi & Protists
• Module 5: Microbial Growth
• Module 6: Controlling Microbes
• Module 7: Microbes & Disease
• Module 8: Food & Industrial Microbiology
• Module 9: Environmental Microbiology
• Module 10: Laboratory Skills
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

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