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Biology - Microbes in Human Welfare

Develop essential life sciences skills with expert instruction and practical examples.

Online Course
Self-paced learning
Flexible Schedule
Learn at your pace
Expert Instructor
Industry professional
Certificate
Upon completion
What You'll Learn
Master the fundamentals of life sciences
Apply best practices and industry standards
Build practical projects to demonstrate your skills
Understand advanced concepts and techniques

Skills you'll gain:

Professional SkillsBest PracticesIndustry Standards
Prerequisites & Target Audience

Skill Level

IntermediateSome prior knowledge recommended

Requirements

Basic understanding of life sciences
Enthusiasm to learn
Access to necessary software/tools
Commitment to practice

Who This Course Is For

Professionals working in life sciences
Students and career changers
Freelancers and consultants
Anyone looking to improve their skills
Course Information

About This Course

SUMMARYMicrobes are a very important component of life on earth. Not all microbes are pathogenic. Many microbes are very useful to human beings.

We use microbes and microbially derived products almost every day. Bacteria called lactic acid bacteria (LAB) grow in milk to convert it into curd. The dough, which is used to make bread, is fermented by yeast called Saccharomyces cerevisiae.

Certain dishes such as idli and dosa, are made from dough fermented by microbes. Bacteria and fungi are used to impart particular texture, taste and flavor to cheese. Microbes are used to produce industrial products like lactic acid, acetic acid and alcohol, which are used in a variety of processes in the industry.

Antibiotics like penicillins produced by useful microbes are used to kill disease-causing harmful microbes. Antibiotics have played a major role in controlling infectious diseases like diphtheria, whooping cough and pneumonia. For more than a hundred years, microbes are being used to treat sewage (waste water) by the process of activated sludge formation and this helps in recycling of water in nature.

Provider
Udemy
Estimated Duration
10-20 hours
Language
English
Category
Science & Academia

Topics Covered

Life Sciences

Course Details

Format
Online, Self-Paced
Access
Lifetime
Certificate
Upon Completion
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