1001-404 - Introduction to Microbiology

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

An introduction to microorganisms and their importance. Principles of structure and function, metabolic diversity, taxonomy, environmental microbiology, bioremediation and infectious diseases of bacteria are discussed. Basic laboratory techniques: microscopy; staining, culturing, isolation and identifi cation of bacteria; isolation and identifi cation of normal fl ora; antibiotic resistance; metabolic tests; detection and counting of bacteria in environmental samples (foods, water, soils). (1001-253, 1001-311 required; 1013-233, 235 strongly recommended) Class 3, Lab 4, Credit 5 (F, S)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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