Fundamentals of Microbiology

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Lecture and laboratory course designed to provide an overview of the structure, metabolism, physiology, ecology, and interactions of microorganisms such as bacteria, archaea, fungi, protists, helminths, and viruses. Also considered are interactions between microorganisms and the hosts they inhabit, and key roles in the global ecosystem. NOTE: BIO 350 course is an upper-level elective for the Biology minor but does NOT count for the Biology major. Biology majors should take BIO 451 for microbiology. 3R, 3L. P: BIO 201 , BIO 202 , BIO 205 , and BIO 206 .