Microbiology: Lecture ((3 Credits))

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This course explores the field of Microbiology with an emphasis on diseases caused by various types of pathogens and discusses latest topics such as antibiotic resistance and vaccination. This three-credit course covers the lecture and not the laboratory component of the sequence, which is offered as a separate course. Topics covered will include: history of microbiology; cellular organization; infection and infectious diseases; microbial growth and metabolism; microbial genetics; and immunity. Notes: This lecture course complements the lab component covered in Microbiology Laboratory, but it is not a co-requisite to the lab. This course contains elements which rely on vision and motor skills to complete. If you have a visual or motor impairment and are considering registering for this course, it is recommended that you reach out to Accessibility Resources and Services ([email protected]) in advance of registration to determine if this course is appropriate and what alternatives may be available. Prerequisites: Biology I with Lab ( BIOL 1200 ) and Biology II with Lab ( BIOL 1201 ) or equivalents.