Section outline

  • Hi everyone! Welcome to our very first microbiology lesson! We’re going to learn about tiny living things that we can’t see with our eyes, but they’re very important to us and our world.


    1.1 Topic Learning Outcome

    By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
    1.1.1 Define microorganisms and microbiology.
    1.1.2 Describe the historical development of microbiology and the contributions of key scientists.
    1.1.3 Differentiate between light and electron microscopes and their uses.
    1.1.4 Explain the methods and techniques used in studying microorganisms.
    1.1.5 Discuss the roles of microorganisms in industry, medicine, ecology, and biotechnology.

    1.2 List of Subtopics 

    1.2.1 Introduction to microorganisms and microbiology
    1.2.2 Two Main Types of Microbes (Cellular and Acellular microbes)
    1.2.3 Brief history of microbiology and key scientists
    1.2.4 Tools for studying microorganisms: Light microscope and electron microscope 
    1.2.5 Culture media for growing microbes
    1.2.6 Importance and beneficial roles of microorganisms