Biology 358 - Microbiology

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Macalester College

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the subdisciplines of microbiology: virology, bacteriology, immunology, parasitology and mycology. Emphasis is given to our efforts to understand and control microbial growth processes. Additional focus will be on the effect of microbes on humans, especially as relates to disease processes. The laboratory emphasizes determinative microbiology. Prerequisites: Biology 270 (Biodiversity and Evolution), Biology 255 (Cell Biology & Genetics Lab), Biology 260 (Genetics) and Biology 265 (Cell Biology) or permission of instructor. Chemistry 211 recommended. Three hours of lecture/discussion and four to five hours of laboratory per week. Spring semester. (4 credits) Upper Level Organismal Biology Courses

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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