University of Reading - Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology
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Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology at FutureLearn Overview
Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology
at FutureLearn
Duration | 3 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,205 |
Mode of learning | Online |
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Credential | Certificate |
Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology at FutureLearn Highlights
Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology
at FutureLearn
- Duration 3 weeks
- Weekly study 3 hours
Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology at FutureLearn Course details
Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology
at FutureLearn
More about this course
- Microbes may be invisible to the eye, but they dominate every environment on Earth including you. Microbes are often associated with disease yet the majority of species help to keep us alive. How can you distinguish the good from the bad?
- On this course, you'll explore a general introduction to the field of microbiology and investigate the amazing diversity of microbial life. Learn about the significant roles microbes play in health, food, and the environment through expert interviews, lab demonstrations and practical experiments you can try at home.
- You can take this course at any time. However, if you'd like to engage with the course team, our educators/mentors will be joining the course discussions during the following dates:
- 1 March 2021 - 21 March 2021
- 14 June 2021 - 4 July 2021
- 18 October 2021 - 7 November 2021
Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology at FutureLearn Curriculum
Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology
at FutureLearn
Meet the microbes
Welcome to the course
Types of microbes
How microbes function
Where microbes live
Microbe-host interactions
Review and reflect
Studying the hidden world
Microbiology discoveries
Microbiology techniques
Interpreting results
Your turn to analyse results
Review and reflect
For better or worse
Medical microbiology
Treatment and prevention
Food microbiology
Environmental microbiology
Microbes and biotechnology
Review and reflect
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