BIOS 240 - Microbiology

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Biological Science

Description:

This course will provide and introduction into the field of microbiology and will include discussions of prokaryotic, eukaryotic and acellular microbes. It will cover the characteristics, growth and metabolism of the microbes, as well as how microbes interact with other organisms and their environment. The lab component emphasizes aseptic techniques and methods of isolation, enumeration, staining, and biochemical characterization. It is intended to fulfill one of the biology elective requirements for biology majors during their sophomore semester. BIOS240 and BIOS202 may not both be used for credit towards the same degree.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIOS 150 and CHEM 120

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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