BIO - 215 Introductory Microbiology

3 Credit(s)
This is an introduction to the field of microbiology. Topics covered include: prokaryotic cell structure and function; microbial growth, factors affecting growth, and control of growth; microbial metabolism; prokaryotic genetics and gene regulation; microbial classification and diversity; and, viruses. Specific skills learned in the laboratory include: sterile technique, bacterial culture, microscopy and staining, serial dilution, bacterial metabolism, fecal coliform testing, and antimicrobial agents in the control of microbial growth.

Prerequisite(s):

C in BIO 102 /BIO 103 or BIO 160 /BIO 161 or BIO 110 /BIO 111

Corequisite(s):

Take BIO-215L

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