Microbiology with Lab ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This lower level course expands on topics covered in introductory biology courses and further explores the field of microbiology. Microorganisms are all around us, often unseen, generally beneficial, and occasionally harmful. This course will uncover this unseen world and study the diverse lives of microorganisms. Topics will include microbial structure and function; metabolism and growth; genetics and diversity; and disease and control. Students will gain experience in basic microbiology laboratory techniques. This course uses a mandatory hands-on lab kit to provide students an authentic laboratory experience. The kit (in addition to the textbook) will add an additional cost to the Course Materials. See the Learning Contract/Syllabus for specific details. Prerequisites: Biology I with Lab ( BIOL 1200 ) and Biology II with Lab ( BIOL 1201 ) or equivalents.