BIO 204 - Microbiology

Institution:

Allegany College of Maryland

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Principal topics of this course are prokaryotic cell morphology, metabolism, genetics, and growth; microbial control; the human immune system; and infectious diseases. Microbial diversity, their roles in the biosphere, and the ways in which humans use microbes are also discussed. In the lab, students use aseptic techniques, staining, biochemical tests, and other procedures in order to become familiar with basic microbiology techniques and to identify an unknown bacterial culture. The process of science is also discussed in this course, and students create and test hypotheses via the scientific method.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.allegany.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 784-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.