Foundations of Microbiology

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This integrated lecture and laboratory course provides an introduction to microbiology. This course introduces the student to the diversity and classification of medically significant microorganisms, their modes of pathogenesis and transmission, and the infectious diseases they cause. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, microbial cell biology and genetics; major classes of disease-causing microorganisms; host immune response; microbial control; aseptic technique; disinfection; and isolation, culture, staining, and identification of microorganisms. Select laboratory exercises will provide training in the basic laboratory techniques for culture and identification of microbes. This course is designed primarily for non-science majors, especially those pursuing majors in nursing and the allied health professions. Prerequisite(s): ( MATH 1001 >= C or MATH 1111 >= C or MATH 1113 >= C) AND [( BIOL 1108 >= C and BIOL 1108L >= C) or ( BIOL 1108H >= C and BIOL 1108L >= C) or ( BIOL 2252 >= C)] Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 2 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Dual Enrollment Status: Approved for Dual Enrollment Grade Mode: Normal, Audit Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture Schedule Type (Additional): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic,Lecture/Unsupervi Lab/Clinic,Asynchronous Instruction Additional Course Fee: Biology Lab Fee Fee Type: Flat Fee Fee Amount: $ 50 Click here for the Schedule of Classes.