Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

OOSL-0047

Organization's ID:

BIO250

Organization:

StraighterLine

Location:

Online

Length:

14 weeks (75 hours)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	medical microbiology

Description

Objective:

The course objective is 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.

Learning Outcomes:

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.
Explain the structure, classification, and replication 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 used 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 the application of 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 populations.
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 infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and Genitourinary, including their causative agents, transmission routes, and clinical manifestations.