Microbiology
... Microbiologists are given continuing on-the-job training in laboratory techniques, IT, and management or supervisory responsibilities. Most microbiologists are graduates with a degree and sometimes also a postgraduate qualification. Anyone planning on becoming a microbiologist should plan on taking biology, chemistry, physics, computer science and math in high school. Having good math and computer skills are of added advantage in being a microbiologist. Being a microbiologist is not a simple task that has to be done each day. When a person decides to become a microbiologist they are prepared to accomplish many tasks. Four years of college and post-graduate studies enable you to prove into the selected area of microbiology. The education that a person needs to acquire this career is a degree in biology or microbiology. There are many courses that need be taken in order to become a microbiologist. Undergraduate courses include: Biological or Life Science, Calculus, Cell Biology, Chemistry, English, Environmental Microbiology, General Microbiology, Immunology, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Pathogenic and Applied Microbiology, Physics, Statistics, and Virology. Bacteria are a microorganism. Bacteria are necessary for all life on this planet and without it there would be no life on earth. However, it is a good thing most bacteria die out because bacteria are single-celled organisms that produce more of their kind by cell division. Antibiotics are made by certain bacteria too and we get many of our necessary vitamins and nutrients from bacteria. Two examples of the many substances now available to treat human disorders because of bacteria are erythropoietin and human insulin. Viruses are another ...