BIOL 312 Microbiology

This course is intended for the life science major interested in learning about the microbial world. Students will study the fundamental structural, genetic, and metabolic characteristics of microorganisms and will learn basic techniques for selection, isolation, and identification. In this course we will address the role of microorganisms in disease, immunity, and other selected applied areas. In this course bacteria and viruses are emphasized. Lab: BIOL 312L.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 125, BIOL 208, CHEM 164. Recommended: BIOL 126