Principles of Microbiology

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This course presents the fundamentals of microbial biology to biological science and biotechnology students. Topics include aspects of prokaryotic cell biology, physiology, genetics, diversity and the impact and interactions of microorganisms with humans and in the environment. The laboratory portion of the course will instruct students in proper lab techniques and focus on applying the concepts present in lecture. Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 150 General Biology I or BIOL 190 Biology I and CHEM 110 General Chemistry I or CHEM 120 Chemistry I . Pre- or co- requisite(s): BIOL 151 General Biology II or BIOL 191 Biology II and CHEM 111 General Chemistry II or CHEM 121 Chemistry II .