BIO 308 - General Microbiology

Institution:

Cabrini University - Closed

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course includes morphological and physiological considerations of common pathogenic and non-pathogenic microbes and the fundamentals of their nutrition, growth, metabolism and control. Topics include epidemiology, virulence factors, transmission of infectious diseases, antibiotic agents and and resistance, innate and acquired immunity, classical and alternative pathways of complement activation, and diagnostic methods. Laboratory topics include standard and specialized staining techniques, media preparation, culturing techniques, antibiotic sensitivity assay, immunological techniques, flow cytometry, and identi?cation of two unknown specimens. Prerequisites: BIO 101 and CHE 111, earning a 'C-' or higher in both courses. (Note: Beginning in Fall 2015, the prerequisites for BIO 308 will change to require BIO 102 - C- or higher - and CHE 112.) Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Lab fee. Offered fall. 4 credits

Credits:

1.00 - 5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 08/14/2014 

Institution Website:

www.cabrini.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 902-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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