Microbes often get a bad name. Whilst some of them do cause disease, others play vital roles in recycling nutrients in the soil to enable plants to grow, and in breaking down human waste. Without microbes, we would have no beer, no yoghurt, no coffee. That's quite impressive for something too small to see. This free course, Microbes friend or foe? sheds some light on them.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Disease-causing bacteria
- 1 Disease-causing bacteria
- 1.1 Evolution of antibiotic resistance in microbes
- 2 Microbes in sewage treatment
- 2 Microbes in sewage treatment
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
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Reviews
5.0 rating, based on 4 Class Central reviews
4.6 rating at OpenLearn based on 29 ratings
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This course provides a clear and engaging overview of the world of microorganisms, covering both their beneficial and harmful impacts. One of the key advantages highlighted is how microbes play a crucial role in processes like fermentation, waste decomposition, and even food production. On the downside, the course also covers the harmful side of microbes, such as their ability to cause diseases and spoil food, which emphasizes the importance of understanding microbiological processes. Overall, the course effectively balances the benefits and risks associated with microbes, making it highly informative and practical.
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i got benefied from each sentense in this course i learned a lot of infos about microbs and the common types and how they got used in treaating water ...
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ótimo curso , bem desenvolvido e elaborado ... bem dinâmico ... recomendo a todos os universitários das áreas de biológicas e dos cursos da saúde
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Really helpful and deep understanding of how different microbes play role for the benefit or against the human body.
Appreciated
