BIO 221 - Microbiology

Institution:

Niagara County Community College

Subject:

BIO - Biology

Description:

In Microbiology students study the nature of microorganisms from an organismal as well as a molecular approach. Major topic areas include: the study of morphological and physiological nature of bacteria, cyanobacteria, rickettsia, viruses, protozoa, fungi, algae, and helminthology. The immune system is discussed from the standpoint of the human body¿s normal responses (antibody), problems in both autoimmune diseases/tissue transplants, and the organisms role in antigenic stimulation. Asepsis, transmission, chemical methods of control, physical methods of control, and the roll of chemotherapy are additional topic areas. Selected bacterial, rickettsial, mycological, protozoal, helminth, viral, and nosocomial infections are discussed. Clinical as well as industrial procedures are performed in the laboratory. (Usually offered Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.) Prerequisite: 1 semester of College Biology or Chemistry or permission of the Instructor. Recommended: BIO 109/110 or BIO 213/214 or BIO 117 or CHE 110/111. Meets SUNY General Education requirement for Natural Sciences (N)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.niagaracc.suny.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 614-6222

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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