Microbiology
Microbiology
Corresponds to an introductory, one-semester course in microbiology. Tests for knowledge and understanding of bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and their relationships with humans. Includes an introduction to microbiology; biology of microorganisms; control of microorganisms; disease and resistance; biology of infectious diseases; and environmental, food, and industrial microbiology. Assumes general knowledge of chemistry, as well as biology or anatomy and physiology.
This course can be used as a study resource or to earn college credit by passing a UExcel exam (multiple-choice examination).
Microbiology
Microbiology (from Greek μῑκρος, mīkros, “small”; βίος, bios, “life”; and -λογία, -logia) is the study of microorganisms, those being unicellular (single cell), multicellular (cell colony), or acellular (lacking cells). Microbiology encompasses numerous sub-disciplines including virology, bacteriology, protistology, mycology, immunology, and parasitology.*
Our courses are always up to date in their content:
- The course curriculum is presented in the same order as you would learn in a traditional college or university.
- There are required textbooks for each course.
- Quizzes, assignments, and exams are built into our online program.
- The online program includes multi-media presentations and more to make learning fun.
- All of our materials can be used multiple times for you to really learn the subject. You can retake the quizzes so you can master the material.
- The course is graded. When you have completed the course and met the grade requirements, you know you are ready to take your exam or have mastered the content.
Microbiology Online Course
UExcel™ Exam – 3 Credit Hours
Transfer Your UExcel® credits
You can apply UExcel credits to a degree program at Excelsior or transfer them to another school. Thousands of colleges and universities across the country accept UExcel exam credits.*
*https://www.excelsior.edu/exams/transfer-your-uexcel-credits/
Course Features
- Lectures 63
- Quizzes 0
- Students 313
- Assessments Yes
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Start Here!
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Module 1
Module 1: Chapters 1 & 2
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Module 2
Module 2: Chapters 3 & 4
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Module 3
Module 3: Chapters 5 & 6
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Microbiology Quarter Exam 1 (CH 1-6)
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Module 4
Module 4: Chapters 7 & 8
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Module 5
Module 5: Chapters 9 & 10
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Module 6
module 6: Chapters 11 & 12
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Module 7
module 7: Chapter 13
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Microbiology Quarter Exam 2 (CH 7-13)
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Module 8
module 8: Chapters 14 & 15
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Module 9
module 9: Chapters 16 & 17
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Module 10
module 10: Chapters 18 & 19
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Module 11
module 11: Chapter 20
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Microbiology Quarter Exam 3 (CH 14 -20)
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Module 12
module 12: Chapters 21 & 22
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Module 13
module 13: Chapters 23 & 24
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Module 14
module 14: Chapters 25 and 26
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Module 15
module 15: Chapter 27
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Module 16
module 16: Chapter 27
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Microbiology Quarter Exam 4 (CH 21 -28)
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Microbiology Final
