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This class provides a general introduction to the diverse roles of microorganisms in natural and artificial environments.
FREE
This course includes
Hours of videos
583 years, 3 months
Units & Quizzes
21
Unlimited Lifetime access
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Certificate of Completion
It will cover topics including: cellular architecture, energetics, and growth; evolution and gene flow; population and community dynamics; water and soil microbiology; biogeochemical cycling; and microorganisms in biodeterioration and bioremediation.
Course Currilcum
- Lecture 1 – History of Microbiology Unlimited
- Lecture 2 – Microorganisms Unlimited
- Lecture 3 – Cell-wall Surface and Internal Structures Unlimited
- Lecture 4 – Genetic Elements, Chromosomes, Organization in Prokaryotes, and Plasmids Unlimited
- Lecture 5 – Transposable Genetic Elements Unlimited
- Lecture 6 – Fate of Transferred DNA Unlimited
- Lecture 7 – Metabolism, Biosynthesis, and Assimilation of Inorganic Nutrients Unlimited
- Lecture 8 – Biosynthesis and Fueling, and Central Metabolism Unlimited
- Lecture 9 – Fermentation and Respiration Unlimited
- Lecture 10 – Electron Accepters and Energetic Considerations Unlimited
- Lecture 11 – Peripheral Metabolism Unlimited
- Lecture 12 – Autotrophy, CO2-Fixation, Phototrophy, and Lithotrophy Unlimited
- Lecture 13 – Chemolithotrophic Organisms and Biogeochemical Cycles Unlimited
- Lecture 14 – Regulation and Microbial Ecology Unlimited
- Lecture 15 – Melting Curves, PCR, and Cloning Unlimited
- Lecture 16 – Estimation of Diversity Unlimited
- Lecture 17 – Microbial Activity in the Environment, and Growth and Biodegradation Unlimited
- Lecture 18 – Microbial Population Interactions Unlimited
- Lecture 19 – Predation and Microbial Community Structure Unlimited
- Lecture 20 – Organic Pollutants and Factors Affecting Biodegradation Unlimited
- Lecture 21 – Indicator Organisms Unlimited
