Microbiology for Health Sciences.

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Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectious diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 101 or BIO 141 ; completion of high school chemistry or CHM 101 encouraged.