Microbiology
Course Description
Course Typically Offered
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Credit for Prior Learning
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This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Explore the history and scope of the field of microbiology
- Use safe laboratory practices
- Perform microbiological laboratory procedures according to appropriate safety standards
- Use a bright-field microscope to examine microbial cells
- Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures and their functions
- Explain microbial growth requirements and key microbial metabolic processes
- Classify bacteria based on differentiating characteristics
- Assess the impact of microbial genetics on humans and the environment
- Evaluate processes to control the growth of microbes in the body and in the environment
- Summarize pathogenic and non-pathogenic host-microbe interactions
- Analyze patterns of microbial disease transmission using principles of epidemiology
- Summarize host defense mechanisms
- Evaluate immunopathology and immunological applications
- Correlate select bacteria with human infectious disease
- Correlate select fungi and parasites with human infectious disease
- Correlate select viruses and prions with human infectious disease
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 51257
- Delivery:
- Blended - Less than 50% Online
- Term:
- Summer 2024
- Instructors:
- Karl Huebner
- Date Range:
- -
Class Notes
This Blended Class requires a face to face component for review, testing, and group work to help with retention.
The required digital course materials will be accessible via BlackBoard on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.
The required digital course materials will be accessible via Canvas on or just prior to the first day of class. The fee for the materials is included as part of the ‘Digital Material Access Fee’ on your tuition statement. The optional purchase of a print version of the textbook is available through the NWTC Bookstore.
This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.
Meeting Times
Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
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06/07/24 - 08/02/24 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
|
06/07/24 - 08/02/24 |
W, F
7:30 AM - 9:20 AM |
Green Bay Campus Room SC378
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06/07/24 - 08/02/24 |
W, F
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM |
Green Bay Campus Room SC340
|
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