Principal topics of this course are prokaryotic cell morphology, metabolism, genetics, and growth; microbial control; the human immune system; and infectious diseases. Microbial diversity, their roles in the biosphere, and the ways in which humans use microbes are also discussed. In the lab, students use aseptic techniques, staining, biochemical tests, and other procedures in order to become familiar with basic microbiology techniques and to identify an unknown bacterial culture. The process of science is also discussed in this course, and students create and test hypotheses via the scientific method.

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of microbiology, and the application of those concepts to human disease. Lecture will include the study of microorganisms, their metabolic processes, and their relationship to disease. Prerequisites: BIO104/114 Principles of Biology 1 with lab or BIO202/212 Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab or TEAS Test score Academic Preparedness Level of Proficient or better. Co-requisite BIO216 Microbiology Lab 3 credits

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of microbiology, through the application of those concepts to human disease. Laboratory work includes culturing, staining, studying, and identifying microorganisms. Pre-requisite(s): BIO104/114 Principles of Biology I with lab or BIO202/212 Anatomy and Physiology 1 with lab or TEAS Test score Academic Preparedness Level of Proficient or better. Corequisite: BIO206 Microbiology Lecture 1 credit