Microbiology

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Prerequisites: BIOL 010 or  BIOL 011 or successful completion of any college biology course; and CHEM 002 or CHEM 001A or CHEM 030A or successful completion of any college chemistry course. This course is designed for nursing and other majors in life science. This course serves as an introduction to microorganisms and the laboratory techniques employed in their study. The characteristics, particularly of bacteria, but also including viruses, algae, fungi, and protozoa are studied with emphasis on their relationship to human life. Laboratory work includes studying morphology, culturing methods, and biochemical characteristics of microorganisms. The student has the opportunity to gain experience with basic laboratory skills common in the field of microbiology.