Morphology and physiology of microorganisms and selected human parasites, mechanisms of disease production, host responses, spread of infectious diseases. Three classroom, three lab hours per week. Prerequisite: BIO 1107 or BIO 1111 or BIO 1141

An overview of how microorganisms are used as model systems to study biology, genetics, metabolism, and ecology; how microorganisms play an integral role in disease and how microbial and immunological methods are used to treat and prevent disease; why microorganisms are found inhabiting a wide range of ecological habitats; how microorganisms play a vital role in biotechnology, fermentation, medicine, and other industries important to human well-being; and how microorganisms play an indispensable role in element cycles, biodegradation, and other aspects of the environment. This course is intended for all students who are not Microbiology majors. This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures/demonstrations per week.