MICROBIOLOGY
The study of microscopic organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, archaea, fungi and protozoa. The course provides students with a foundation in basic microbiology with emphasis on infectious disease. Topics include microbial diversity, microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans, microorganisms and human disease.
Microbiology contains several subfields:
Bacteriology is the study of bacteria
Mycology is the study of fungi
Protozoology is the study of protozoa
Phycology: the study of algae.
Parasitology is the study of helminths and other parasites
Virology is the study of viruses
Helminthology is the study of parasitic worms (helminths)
Nematology: the study of nematodes (roundworms).
Introduction to Microbiology Channel
ATP: Introduction To Microbiology
A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Microbiology.