Catalog Info
Title when registering
Microbiology
Credit Hours
5.00
Contact Hours Per Week
8 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Introduces microbes and their activities. Covers a wide range of material in lecture and laboratory exercises, including structure and function of diverse microbes, nutrition, growth, metabolism, microbial genetics, and the role of microbes in disease, immunity, and other selected applied areas. Emphasizes the biology of microbes and their interaction with humans and the environment, and in learning the techniques used to safely work with bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Recommended for students anticipating further study in biological or biomedical sciences. Three hours of lecture and five hours of lab each week.
Pre-requisites
ENG-131 eligible; BIO-131 or BIO-150 or BIO-152 with a C grade or better; CHEM-131 or higher (CHEM-141 recommended) with a grade of C or better
MTA Categories
- Category 6.1: Natural Sciences
- Category 6.2: Natural Sciences with Laboratory Experience
General Education Categories
- Natural Sciences
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2019 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
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