Introductory Microbiology

Catalog description

This course will explore the fundamentals of microbiology with an emphasis on bacteriology and will include aspects of molecular biology, parasitology, virology, mycology, bacterial genetics, immunology, and pathogenic microbiology. The laboratory portion will reinforce material covered in lecture and provide hands-on experience working with microorganism and relevant clinical diagnostic tests. Three hours lecture/discussion and three hours lab a week. Course accepted by select college - see advisor for more information.