Learn Microbiology Online
An estimated 90% of the biomass of the whole biosphere is constituted by microbes. They constitute the root of the tree of life, playing variable roles from recyclers of organic molecules and atmospheric gases to foundations of powerful technologies in the sciences.
This online course will introduce you to the fundamentals of microbiology and includes a laboratory component that introduces the student to basic techniques and procedures used by microbiologists such as handling microbes, methods of identification and quantification of microorganisms, aseptic techniques, isolation of a single colony, and preparation and examination of stained slides. Topics covered in this course include fundamental aspects of microbiology including microbial diversity, cell structure/function, physiology, genetics, reproduction, and host-parasite relationships,
Learning Outcomes
- Describe historical aspects of microorganisms' impacts on human societies.
- Describe the characteristics of bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa, parasites and prions as they relate to medical microbiology
- Compare the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
- Identify the fundamentals of microbial reproduction, growth and control.
- Explain pathogenic features of disease causing microbes.
- Evaluate the basic immune response to infection by microbial agents.
- Apply fundamental stains, basic staining techniques, and corresponding bacterial and fungal morphology
- Demonstrate the uses of the various media and metabolic/enzymatic testing protocols
About the Laboratory Component
The hands on laboratory involves multi-day experiments that the student performs at home. All the materials are included in the purchased kit from HOL Sciences, except for a few household items. You will receive instructions on where to order the kit from your instructor on the first day of class.
The approximate cost of the labpaq is $350 + shipping.
Course Number: BIOL-40335
Credit: 6.00 unit(s)
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5/13/2024 - 8/5/2024
$945
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Wilson, Jesse
Jesse Wilson is a microbial ecologist and environmental scientist who has researched microorganisms in aquatic ecosystems all over the world. His research involves assessing how changes in the microbial community and microbial functioning affects and is affected by changes in the environment, with a focus on positive feedback loops and microbial responses to phytoplankton blooms. He is particularly well versed in statistical and machine learning techniques that are capable of dealing with the high dimensional data that is obtained when looking at complex microbial communities.
Jesse received his B.S. in Environmental Science from CSU Channel Islands (2007) and his Ph.D. in Environmental Systems from UC Merced (2017). While at UCM, Jesse taught and created content for a&nbs...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 5/20/2024.
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5/13/2024 - 8/5/2024
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You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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5/28/2024 - 8/19/2024
$945
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
INSTRUCTOR:
Zeigler, Lisa
Dr. Lisa Zeigler (Allen) is an Assistant Research Scientist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Assistant Professor in the Microbial and Environmental Genomics Group at the J. Craig Venter Institute. Dr. Zeigler Allen received a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Washington State University and a Ph.D. in Oceanography from Scripps Institution of Oceanography (UCSD). She has extensive experience in the area of viral genomics, specifically using environmental metagenomic and metatranscriptomic tools to investigate food web interactions in the ocean. In addition, Dr. Zeigler Allen has developed curricula as part of local outreach for K-12 students related to the oceans, their microbiome, and connections to human-influenced perturbations to ...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 6/3/2024.
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5/28/2024 - 8/19/2024
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You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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6/17/2024 - 9/9/2024
$945
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Fernandez Ochoa, Maria, Marketing Communications Manager, MO BIO Laboratories
Maria Wendy Ochoa, Ph.D., is currently the marketing communications manager at MO BIO Laboratories, a biotech company that develops molecular biology kits for microbiologists Previously, she was the manager of the electron microscopy facility at the Sanford-Burnham Institute. She has extensive experience in structural biology, in particular, x-ray crystallography, Cryo-electron microscopy and electron tomography.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDMicrobiology: An Introduction 13
by Gerard J. Tortora and Berdell R. Funke
ISBN / ASIN: 9780134605180
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 6/24/2024.
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6/17/2024 - 9/9/2024
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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7/8/2024 - 9/30/2024
$945
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Zajac, Eva
Eva Zajac graduated with Ph.D. in biochemistry from University of Texas at Arlington. She conducted postdoctoral research at The Scripps Research Institute (La Jolla, CA). She is trained in microbial, molecular, and cellular biology. Until 2017, she was engaged in scientific work in the department of Molecular Medicine, in the laboratory of Dr. James Quigley on the mechanisms of cancer metastasis. Her recent publication in Oncogene can be found here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41388-017-0075-1
She has gained her teaching experience at Grossmont College and National University where for the past 12 years she has been an adjunct professor, teaching variety of courses such as microbiology, inorganic chemistry, and science.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDMicrobiology: An Introduction 13
by Gerard J. Tortora and Berdell R. Funke
ISBN / ASIN: 9780134605180
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 7/15/2024.
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7/8/2024 - 9/30/2024
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
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8/5/2024 - 10/28/2024
$945
Online
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
INSTRUCTOR:
Zeigler, Lisa
Dr. Lisa Zeigler (Allen) is an Assistant Research Scientist at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego (UCSD) and Assistant Professor in the Microbial and Environmental Genomics Group at the J. Craig Venter Institute. Dr. Zeigler Allen received a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Washington State University and a Ph.D. in Oceanography from Scripps Institution of Oceanography (UCSD). She has extensive experience in the area of viral genomics, specifically using environmental metagenomic and metatranscriptomic tools to investigate food web interactions in the ocean. In addition, Dr. Zeigler Allen has developed curricula as part of local outreach for K-12 students related to the oceans, their microbiome, and connections to human-influenced perturbations to ...Read More
Fernandez Ochoa, Maria, Marketing Communications Manager, MO BIO Laboratories
Maria Wendy Ochoa, Ph.D., is currently the marketing communications manager at MO BIO Laboratories, a biotech company that develops molecular biology kits for microbiologists Previously, she was the manager of the electron microscopy facility at the Sanford-Burnham Institute. She has extensive experience in structural biology, in particular, x-ray crystallography, Cryo-electron microscopy and electron tomography.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDMicrobiology: An Introduction 13
by Gerard J. Tortora and Berdell R. Funke
ISBN / ASIN: 9780134605180
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
No refunds after: 8/12/2024.
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8/5/2024 - 10/28/2024
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
-
8/5/2024 - 10/28/2024
$945
Online
-
-
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CLASS TYPE:
Online Asynchronous.
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Wilson, Jesse
Jesse Wilson is a microbial ecologist and environmental scientist who has researched microorganisms in aquatic ecosystems all over the world. His research involves assessing how changes in the microbial community and microbial functioning affects and is affected by changes in the environment, with a focus on positive feedback loops and microbial responses to phytoplankton blooms. He is particularly well versed in statistical and machine learning techniques that are capable of dealing with the high dimensional data that is obtained when looking at complex microbial communities.
Jesse received his B.S. in Environmental Science from CSU Channel Islands (2007) and his Ph.D. in Environmental Systems from UC Merced (2017). While at UCM, Jesse taught and created content for a&nbs...Read More
Fernandez Ochoa, Maria, Marketing Communications Manager, MO BIO Laboratories
Maria Wendy Ochoa, Ph.D., is currently the marketing communications manager at MO BIO Laboratories, a biotech company that develops molecular biology kits for microbiologists Previously, she was the manager of the electron microscopy facility at the Sanford-Burnham Institute. She has extensive experience in structural biology, in particular, x-ray crystallography, Cryo-electron microscopy and electron tomography.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDMicrobiology: An Introduction 13
by Gerard J. Tortora and Berdell R. Funke
ISBN / ASIN: 9780134605180
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
-
POLICIES:
No refunds after: 8/12/2024.
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8/5/2024 - 10/28/2024
extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Science & Technology department at 858-534-3229 or unex-sciencetech@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.