Explain the significance of microbiology. · Describe microbial growth processes. · Examine the control of microbial growth. · Evaluate laboratory safety and aseptic technique. · Interpret experimental results. Questions · For each learning objective, provide an analysis of how the course supported each objective. · Explain how the material learned in this course, based on the objectives, will apply to your professional career. Reflections Reflect on your journey through this course and answer the following: · What are microbes, and what is their relation to infectious disease? · What defenses does the human body have to combat infectious diseases? · What are some treatments associated with the microbes that cause infectious diseases? · What infectious disease in the Infectious Disease Profile Series intrigued you the most? Why? · What topic in the course did you find most interesting and applicable? · What are your thoughts on your learning in the course?