BIO 211 - Microbiology

Institution:

Essex County College

Subject:

Description:

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms. Topics covered include: eucaryotic cells, protozoans and fungi, procaryotic cells, bacteria, rickettsiae and mycoplasmas, and viruses. Lectures and laboratory sessions consider techniques in culturing, studying, and identifying microorganisms. Also covered are nutritional and environmental needs, biochemical activity, genetic makeup and expression, and the interrelations between microorganisms and human or animal hosts during health and disease. Additional topics are pathogenicity, virulence, immunology, natural defense, and environmental control factors. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHM 101 or CHM 103 andalso in BIO 104 or BIO 122. Laboratory fee.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.essex.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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