Microbiology - Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK)
Distance learning course with study materials, tutor support and final exam included
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
Microbiology Online Course.100 Hours Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK).
Learn the Science of Microbiology
Explore its broad applications to
- human, animal and plant disease
- routine functions in biology (eg. absorption of nutrients, immunology, managing waste, etc)
- Farming -horticulture, agriculture
- Food industries -food treatment, storage, preservation, etc.
- Environmental Management
By studying this course, you will improve your capacity to seek and understand information, and explore applications of that knowledge, well beyond the time you spend on this initial course.
Benefits of an ADL Endorsed Course?
Endorsed courses are skills based. They have been evaluated and approved by an independent awarding body such as Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).
What makes ADL’s Endorsed courses different?
- Flexible Self-Paced Learning– adjust your learning around your home and work commitments
- Start and Finish at any time
- Courses globally and industry relevant
- Practical Component at the end of most lessons.
Allocated your own tutor relevant to your subject. You can have as little or as much contact as you like with your tutor. They are there to support you all the way through.
This course is endorsed by TQUK -Training Qualifications UK, an OFQUAL awarding body.
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Lesson Structure: Microbiology
There are 9 lessons:
1 Scope and Nature of Microbiology
- Why Study Micro organisms?
- Types of Micro organisms
- Where to Begin
- Bacteria
- Actinomycetes
- Fungi
- Viruses
- Other multicellular organisms
- Nematodes
- Mites
2 Microscopes
- Microscopes - Introduction
- Light Microscopes
- Types of Light Microscopes: Stereoscope (or Stereo Microscope), Compound Microscope, Confocal Microscope
- Electron Microscopy
- Helium Ion
- Preparation of Samples For Light Microscopy
- Case Study: Labatory Techniques For Diagnosis of Plant Diseases
- Identifying the Problem
- Selecting a Pathogen for Verification
- Preparation of Pathogens
- Culture Methods and Isolation Techniques
- Inoculation
3 Cultures
- Types of Culture
- Types of Glassware
- Sterilisation
- The Autoclave
- Arnold Steam Sterilization
- Dry Heat Sterilisation
- Disinfection
- Filtration Sterilisation
- Low Temperature Sterilisation
- Radiation
- What is used as Media?
- Commonly used Examples: MacConkey’s Agar (Selective and Differential), Mannitol Salt (MSA) Agar (Selective and Differential)
- Streak Plate Method
- Preparation of Agar Plates
- Streak Plate Method Protocol
- Pour Plate Method
- Staining
- Maintaining Cultures
- Aseptic Technique
- Preserved Cultures
- Factors Affecting Microbial Growth
- pH
- Temperature
- Oxygen
- Moisture
- Hydrostatic Pressure
- Osmotic Pressure
- Radiation, Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulphur, Phosphorus, Trace Elements, Vitamans
- Example Stages in the Development of a Disease in Plants
- Example: Virus Replication Cycle
- The Microbiology Laboratory
- Setting up a Simple Home Laboratory
- Starting Out
4 Microbial Taxonomy
- What is Taxonomy?
- Classification of Microbes
- Morphology
- Terminology to Learn and Remember: Bacteria, Archaea, Viruses, Fungi, Others
- Good and Bad Micro Organisms
- Good Things Microorganisms Do
5 Bacteria
- Introduction
- Types of Bacteria
- Structure of a Prokaryotic Cell
- Bacterial Cell Wall Structure
- Gram Staining
- Gram Stain Reaction Protocol
- Acid-Fast Organisms
- Acid-Fast Protocol
- Bacterial Disease in Plants
- Plant Case Studies (Bacterial Diseases)
- Bacterial Disease in Animals
- Case Study: Tetanus
- Bacterial Diseases in Humans
- What is an Antibiotic?
6 Viruses
- Virus Structure
- Anatomy of the Virion
- The Infected Cell
- Virus Reproduction
- How Zika Virus Infects a Cell
- Virus Taxonomy
- Animal Viruses: International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV)
- Animal Viruses: Baltimore Classification
- Virus Classification: Working Together
- Plant Viruses: Prototype Classification
- Viral Diseases
- Crystallisation of Viruses
- Transmission
- Viral Disease in Humans
- Case Study: Human Swine Flu - Influenza A H1N1 or Hini Influenza 09
- Viral Disease in Plants
- Case Studies: Plant Viruses
- Viral Diseases in Animals
- Case Study: Animal Viruses
- Viral Diseases in Cats
7 Other Microbes
- Fungus Biology
- Case Study: Candida
- Protists
- Plant-like Protists
- Fungus-like Protists
- Animal-like Protists (Protozoa)
- Helminths
8 Immunology
- Types of Immunity
- Antitoxins
- Agglutinins
- Precipitins
- Antigens
- Antibodies
- Titre
- Antiserum
- Immunisation
- General Immune Response
- Recognition of self/non-self
- Specificity
- Heterogeneity
- Memory
- Herd Immunity
- Immunological Disorders
- Autoimmune diseases
9 Applied Microbiology
- Introduction
- Microbiology in Agriculture and Horticulture
- Microbiology in Food Technology and Management
- Environmental Microbiology
- Industrial Microbiology
- Microbiology and Pharmaceuticals
- Microbes in Humans
- MRSAs
- Microbiology and Health Management in Animals
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the academy, marked by the academy's tutors and returned to you with feedback, any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Who is this course for?
Biologists, Microbiologists
Requirements
A pc or laptop with internet connection.
Career path
Many microbiologists work in research and development conducting basic research or applied research. Other microbiologists conduct applied research and develop new products to solve particular problems. For example, microbiologists may aid in the development of genetically engineered crops, better biofuels, or new vaccines.
Questions and answers
Hi, sorry but didn't get an answer on: ~ how long time we have to finish the course, thanks Cosimo
Answer:Dear Cosimo It's a distance learning course, so it is completely flexible. The course details are sent to you within 24 hours of purchase, where you receive your student log-in details for ADL's website. Your assigned tutor is available to you whenever you require them. The course is online and can be completed under your own schedule, where you can "log-in" anytime day or night. If you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me. Kindest regards Amanda White
This was helpful.I have a bachelor degree in biomedical science ;is this course will be helpful also?
Answer:Hi Chris Many thanks for your question. Congratulations of achieving a bachelor degree in biomedical science. This TQUK certificates course would certainly be a course worth consideration, as its more specific to microbiology, instead of the broader spectrum of biomedical science. The full lesson structure is listed here on Reed's website, which gives you the entire syllabus to read through. If you require any additional information please let me know. Kindest regards Amanda White
This was helpful.What level is this course ? Ie level 3 ( A level) , level 4 ( first year of degree) or level 5 ( 2 nd year of degree) .
Answer:Hi Paul This is only an entry level TQUK Certificate Course, so it is not equivalent to an A-level. We also offer Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas which do have standing on University applications. We are not national framework therefore not on government list, however our courses are recognized and awarded by the Ofqual awarding body TQUK. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards Amanda White General Manager
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