BI 251 - Microbiology

Institution:

Alverno College

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Description:

Prereq. CH 113 or CH 221 or CH 234 or CH 260; SC 120 - The student focuses on analysis and problem solving to understand the microbial world and its multiple interactions with other organisms. This course is laboratory-focused, with the student examining the form, structure, metabolic activities, and growth patterns of selected microbes. Using student-generated data and research skills, she identifies an unknown organism, designing and implementing an independent investigative learning experience. She studies the contributions of microbiology to basic science and its interface with current societal issues. In each unit, she evaluates software programs and uses CDs to assist her understanding of concepts. She uploads her final project to the Diagnostic Digital Portfolio.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.alverno.edu

Phone Number:

(414) 382-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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