Microbiology is the study of microorganisms (microbes); organisms that require the aid of a microscope for them to be seen. This course will focus on study on bacteria, fungi and viruses. The course will have a bias for medical microbiology to prepare learners to prevent microbial diseases of public health concern. This course is very critical as it forms the basis for study of communicable diseases, community health, food safety, epidemiology among other courses.