Microbiology: Microorganisms and Health
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Summary
How do scientists identify microorganisms, and how do these invisible organisms influence our health, food, and environment? How are epidemiological studies used to detect, treat, and prevent human disease? With an estimated one billion species of microorganisms on Earth, microbes play a critical role in shaping life around us. This course will explore the roles of microorganisms in human health, food production using fermentation, and medicine, and gain insight into the fascinating world of microbiology, epidemiology, and biotechnology. It will also examine the role of microbes in food safety, agriculture, environmental systems, and industrial biotechnology, highlighting the many ways these organisms impact everyday life. This course will allow you to examine the diversity of microbes on Earth and their importance in human health and the modern world. By the end of the course, students will use scientific inquiry skills to design experiments, interpret evidence, and analyze data in the fields of microbiology, epidemiology, and environmental science.
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Application deadlines
Application opens: Jan. 12, 2027
Deadline: Apply by May 1, 2027
Tuition deadlines
The first half of tuition is due by May 15. The second half of tuition is due by June 1.
