MICROBIOLOGY/IMMUNOLOGY

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Microbiology is a six-credit hour lecture/laboratory course. Microbiology is the study of microorganisms further defined as the branch of biology focused on microorganisms and the effects they have on other living organisms. Microorganisms include bacteria, fungi, viruses, rickettsia, protozoa, and helminths. Topics include an overview of growth, reproduction, nutrition, genetics, infectious processes, defense mechanisms, immunology, and control of microorganisms, emerging and reemerging infectious diseases and development of resistance to antimicrobial chemicals. Laboratory exercises develop fundamental skills in aseptic technique, microscopy, pure culture study, and the isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms. Prerequisite(s): Biology of Cells and Tissues Cross-List BASC 5205: Credit cannot be earned for BASC 4605 and 5205