Microbes and Society ((3 Credit Hours))

Catalog description

Emphasizes scientific inquiry through selected concepts in biology including organization, function, heredity, evolution and ecology, using microbes as the type of organism. Topics include a survey of microorganisms, the role of microorganisms in health and disease, ecology of microbes, economic and social impact of microbes, and an introduction to the role of microorganisms in biotechnology. Course intended to satisfy a three-credit life science requirement for non-science majors. This course is not intended for students who wish to pursue a major in the health professions. IAI Code: L1 903. Typical offering schedule: spring