Microbiology / BIO 4001L Microbiology Lab

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the importance and applications of microbiology in food production, industry, environment, and human, veterinary and plant health. The mechanisms of pathogenicity of harmful organisms as well as methods of control will be explored. Students will be introduced to methods of cultivating microbes including nutritional and environmental needs of some common microbes. Identification of common microbes by macroscopy, microscopy, morphology, biochemical reactions and serology will also be explored. Prerequisites: BIO 1004, CHE 1004. Corequisite: BIO 4001L