MICR 130 - General Microbiology KCC AA/DB and KCC AS/NS

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Recommended Preparation: MATH 25; CHEM 100, CHEM 151, CHEM 161 or BIOC 241. MICR 130 covers the fundamentals of microbiology with an emphasis on microorganisms as they affect people, property and the environment. Broad aspects of biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, physiology, host-parasite relationships, infectious diseases, immunology, public health, epidemiology, food microbiology, and environmental microbiology will be covered. Upon successful completion of MICR 130, the student should be able to: Describe the organization of life at the cellular and subcellular levels. Describe the main characteristics of bacteria including their morphology, growth, reproduction and classification. Understand and describe in general terms, the fundamental biochemistry of bacterial metabolism and compare it to eucaryotic cell metabolism. Understand and describe the basic principles of molecular genetics as they relate to cell division, mutation, genetic engineering, bacterial virulence, and antibiotic resistance. Understand and describe the fundamental principles of the host-parasite relationship both in health and disease. Describe the components of the human immune system and understand how these components interact in generating an immune response. Mathematically express the growth characteristics of bacterial culture. Describe the major and the common infectious diseases of humans. Understand and apply methods of microbial control that can be used to prevent both the transmission of infectious diseases and the spoilage of foods and textiles. Read and understand microbiology articles in nursing journals and the popular press.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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