MCB 2004 - Microbiology FA SP SU

Institution:

Tallahassee State College

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Prerequisites: satisfactory completion of College Preparatory English (ENC0020) and College Preparatory Reading (REA0002) or appropriate placement scores, and within the last 5 years one of the following: CHM1030 or CHM1045 or high school chemistry with permission of instructor. Recommended corequisite: MCB2004L. Principles of microbiology and cell biology, emphasizing microbial and viral structure, physiology, genetics, growth, pathogenetics and control. Basic physical, chemical, and biochemical explanations of microbial actions at the cellular and population levels will be presented including membrane transport, enzyme kinetics, cellular metabolism, and molecular genetics. Specific and nonspecific defenses will be explored in detail, along with dynamics about the spread of epidemics and immune disorders. The biology and medical implication of HIV infection will be addressed. Students will be responsible for understanding major features of approximately 50-60 microbial diseases. Quantitative, critical thinking, and writing skills will be emphasized. All sections are web assisted or web enhanced, so computer skills are required. Lecture 3 hours.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.tsc.fl.edu/

Phone Number:

(850) 201-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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