Principles of Microbiology

Catalog description

A course designed to introduce the structure, diversity, physiology, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms. The role of microorganisms in disease and human health will be explored. Fundamental concepts of immunology, epidemiology, microbial pharmacology, and antibiotic resistance will also be covered. The course includes two (2) hours of lab consisting of applications of essential microbiological laboratory methods. An understanding of experimental design, scientific writing skills, and aseptic technique will also be assessed in lab. This course is designed for nursing and pre-nursing majors only. No other major at Fayetteville State University is permitted to use BIOL 255 to fulfill Natural Sciences requirements. Only nursing and pre-nursing majors are permitted to use BIOL 255 to fulfill support course requirements. This course does not meet the Microbiology course requirement for Biology, Biology Education, Biotechnology, Forensic Sciences, or pre-professional degree programs.