BIO 280 - Microbiology

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Biological Sciences

Description:

This course is a survey of the world of microorganisms. Topics to be studied include microbial morphology, metabolism and genetics; culture characteristics and identification, basic immunologic concepts; theory of disease process; and applied microbiology as to food and water. This course emphasizes the importance of microorganisms in the health care environment and everyday life and is designed for students in allied health, laboratory technology fields.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(BIO 140 or BIO 150), CHE 150, and (COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060))

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

A Grade of C or Higher is Required for BIO and CHE Prerequisite Courses. A Grade of D or Higher is Required for COM and EAP Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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