BIOL 2060 - Principles of Microbiology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

For health science, pre-pharmacy and other allied health professionals who need an understanding of microbiology. Focuses on essentials of microbiology, including disease control, nomenclature, function of immune system, pathologies, causes and cures, and laboratory methods for safely studying microorganisms. Successful completion of the course gives students an understanding of microbes and their relationship to the human system and health. The material of this course is presented in an advanced manner. Relevant background of basic biology is assumed. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the people who have made important contributions to the understanding of microbiology. 2. Summarize the structure and function of various microbes, how prokaryotic cells survive, communicate, and reproduce. 3. Explain how microbes cause disease states, and describe various clinical outcomes of biological infections of different microbes. 4. Describe various methods used to isolate and identify different types of microbes, and how these methods are currently applied in clinical labs and new research. 5. Outline examples of how microbiology is used as a tool in our everyday lives and various industries, including food production and medicine. Prerequisites: BIOL 1010, BIOL 1200, or BIOL 1610. Corequisites: BIOL 2065. FA SP SU

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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