BIO 227 - Microbiology

Institution:

Cedar Crest College

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Description:

A survey of microbial life including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses (with an emphasis on bacteria). Topics covered include microbial characteristics, physical and chemical control, metabolism, enzymes, regulation of enzyme activity, bacterial genetics, bacterial diversity, host-microbe interactions, and applications of microbiology. The laboratory includes aseptic technique, staining procedures, culture methods, cultural and physical characteristics, microbial control, microbiology of food, water, and soil, microbiology of the body, and identification of unknowns. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: BIO 121, 122, 236, CHE 111, 112.

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cedarcrest.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 606-4666

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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