Microbiology

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the anatomy of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses and prions. It covers microbial metabolism, pathogenesis of bacteria & viruses, control of micro-organisms, microbial nutrition and growth, the most common genera of micro-organisms and their connection to disease processes, and the replication of viruses and prions. Aspects of the course that are particularly helpful to health fields include a study of epidemiology and human-microbe interactions, host defenses and the immune system, and the most common infectious diseases of the body systems. Recommended Preparation: 1. Eligible for college-level English (C-ID ENGL 100). 2. Eligible for college-level math (C-ID MATH 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 151 OR any other course with Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite) 3. BIOL C1000 or equivalent and CHEM 1 or equivalent.