General Microbiology.

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Explores the structure and function of microorganisms and their relationship to the environment and humans. Emphasizes the various groups of microorganisms, their growth and metabolism, roles in the functioning of ecosystems, genetics, their roles in human health, the use of microbes in industrial applications and biotechnology and methods of microbial control. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week. Prerequisites: ENG 111 , BIO 101 , BIO 102 , and CHM 111 Corequisite: CHM 112 .