MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH SCIENCES

Catalog description

A study of microorganisms causing infectious diseases and contamination of foods. Focus will be on general structure and function of microorganisms, growth, and control through sterilization and antimicrobials. Lab will emphasize growth, identification and aseptic technique. Course does not satisfy requirement for Biology major. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Pre-requisites: CHEM-105 and Math Level C or higher. Core math ready (excluding 153P and 123P) or core math complete. See Course Placement Chart for equivalent courses and test scores.