Microbiology

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Prerequisite: BIO 207, BIO 208, or CHEM 101 with a grade of C or higher. Course presents basic principles of infection, immunity, and the study of microorganisms, studying life at the microscopic level (including eukaryotic cells, protozoa, fungi, prokaryotic cells, bacteria, mycoplasma, rickettsia, viruses, prions, and infectious agents). Lecture and laboratory sessions consider techniques in conventional culture methods, examination, and identification of microorganisms. Topics include microbiological history, environmental constraints, taxonomy, nutritional requirements, biochemical activity, genetic makeup, pathogenicity, virulence, immunology, public health, and medical significance of microbiology. (3 lecture:1 lab)