Microbiology for Non-Science Majors

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to the morphology, physiology and taxonomy of pathogenic microorganisms. In this course, students will be presented with basic knowledge about the discipline of microbiology, the study of disease transmission, resistance to infection, microbial control and a brief review of food microbes, public health and immunology. Emphasis will include methods for studying microbes, metabolism, growth, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and infectious diseases. Laboratory exercises will provide students with hands-on experience in studying microbiological applications and sound techniques in culturing, staining and identifying bacteria.