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Microcredential
Microbiology
Microbiology
Microcredential - Microbiology
DESCRIPTION
This Microcredential prepares students to work in a microbiology laboratory setting,
focusing on the cultivation, identification, and analysis of microorganisms. These
skills are essential in a range of fields, including pharmaceuticals, biomanufacturing,
agriculture, environmental science, and microbiology.
Instruction Method
In person
Skills Acquired
- Beginning Microscopy
- Bacterial Culturing
- Microbe Identification
- Plant Identification
- Aseptic Technique - Bench
- Protocol Comprehension
Courses to Be Completed
To earn this credential, the following courses must be successfully completed:
Course Names and Codes
- General Microbiology (MBIO 2014)
Durable Skills Awarded
- Critical thinking
Prerequisites
- Principles of Biology (BIOL 1544)
- College Chemistry I (CHEM 1104 ) or
- Fundamentals of Chemistry (CHEM 1074)
Credits Earned
12 academic credits towards associate degree
Shortest Time to Completion
8 months
Industry Certification for Which the Student Becomes Eligible
None Currently
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Microbiology Microcredential, students will be able to:
- Comprehend and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and good manufacturing practices (GMPs)
- Effectively utilize a light microscope
- Manage pure cultures of bacteria
- Correctly identify a microbe from an unknown culture
- Use aseptic technique for a laboratory benchtop