Online Microbiology

Taking StraighterLine’s online microbiology course is a low-cost way to fulfill one of your general education science requirements or complete a prerequisite you need for a degree in healthcare. Most students can complete this online microbiology class within 4-6 weeks but many are able to finish it in less than 30 days. This popular online microbiology course looks at pathogenic microorganisms and their role in human disease, human immunology, symptoms and treatment of microbial infection, and preventative measures against microbial infection. A microbiology lab course is also available.

With this microbiology class, students will learn about the basic characteristics of microorganisms, understand the interaction between the microbe and host, and be able to describe the symptoms, causative agent, pathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention and treatment for many infectious diseases.

For students who need additional help in this microbiology class, online tutoring is included at no additional cost.

The StraighterLine Advantage

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  • eTextbooks now included for FREE!
  • Work at your own pace
  • Take your exam when you’re ready
  • Finish in less than 30 days*
  • No-fee transcripts and easy credit transfer
minus  Colleges & Universities
  • Lengthy application and delay to start
  • Conform to their schedule
  • No flexibility in exam schedule
  • Finish in 9 to 12 weeks
  • Complicated transcript process
FREE eTextBook

Buy the course and get a copy of 'Microbiology: A Systems Approach' at no additional cost

Enrolling in StraighterLine courses is now even more affordable, more convenient and faster with eTextbooks included at no additional cost. More information on StraighterLine eTextbooks

  1. etextbook included
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    3Credits

    Microbiology from Saylor

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    Includes:

    • Tutoring
    • Proctoring
    • BIO250 eTextbook (a $266.00 value)

    $59

    Plus Membership [?]

  2. etextbook included
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    3Credits

    Microbiology from Saylor

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    Includes:

    • Tutoring
    • Proctoring
    • BIO250 eTextbook (a $279.33 value)

    $59

    Plus Membership [?]

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    3Credits

    Microbiology Lab from eScience Labs

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    Includes:

    • Tutoring

    $49

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* A 3-credit StraighterLine course is estimated to require approximately 75 hours of study time. Dedicating 17-20 hours per week should allow a student to finish within a single month subscription. That estimate is not guaranteed, and individual experience may differ.