Microbial World Course
Dive into the fascinating microbial realm through practical activities like safe sampling from everyday environments, microscopy techniques, and detailed analysis of microhabitats. Develop essential skills to recognise bacteria, fungi, protists, and other microbes, transforming ordinary surfaces into compelling case studies in Biological Sciences, all while prioritising biosafety.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to safely collect samples from common microhabitats, prepare slides, observe microbes under the microscope, and analyse your findings. You will learn to identify key microbial types, record observations accurately with notes and images, plan a targeted mini-project, and produce clear reports linking your discoveries to scientific literature and safety standards.
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Develop skills
- Safe sampling of microbes: gather, label, and store environmental samples hygienically.
- Effective light microscopy: create wet mount slides and clearly focus on microbial structures.
- Morphological identification: differentiate bacteria, fungi, protists, and non-biological particles swiftly.
- Designing mini-projects: formulate focused studies on microhabitats with defined goals.
- Structured reporting: craft concise reports integrating observations, literature, and biosafety.
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