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.
Course Pre-requisite(s)
course eligible; course or course or course or course or course with a C or better OR a Biology 131 waiver; course or course with a grade of C or better (course recommended for biology majors). Biology 131 waiver information can be accessed through a link in the "Additional Information" section of Biology 131 course listings in the Self-Service Schedule.
5
Course Fee
40
Miscellaneous Department Fee
0
Academic Level
Undergraduate
General Education Category
Natural Sciences
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Category
Category 6: Natural Sciences - Applied Degrees, Category 6: Natural Sciences - Transfer Degrees - Lecture and Lab
Eligible for Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL)
No