BIOL 2305 - Principles of Microbiology

Institution:

Inver Hills Community College

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Description:

Introduces the fundamental principles of microbiology with a survey of prokaryotic, eukaryotic, and viral microorganisms. Lecture covers microbial cell structure, nutrition, growth, control of growth, metabolism, genetics, evolution, epidemiology, infection, transmission and pathogenesis, and interactions with host organisms. Antimicrobial resistance and other relevant current issues will be discussed, as well as real-world applications, including food and beverage production. Experiments in lab will develop student competence in in microscopy, aseptic technique, as well as in culturing, staining, enumeration, identification, isolation, safe handling and biochemical testing of microorganisms. This course is intended for students majoring in biology & the sciences, including professional (pre-med, pre-pharm, pre-vet, pre-grad, etc). This course aligns with American Microbiology Society curriculum guidelines.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.inverhills.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 450-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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