Microbes are amazing! Bacteria and archaea outnumber macro life such as ourselves and can be found in every ecosystem on Earth. This eight-week course will introduce learners to the fascinating study of bacteria and archaea and give them a foundational understanding of microbiology. Topics will include basic cell biology, morphology, classification and evolution, reproduction, ecosystem function, photosynthesis, decomposition, and human interactions. 

This course will focus on bacteria and...