BI 234 Microbiology
An introductory lecture/laboratory course covering all microbial life, with emphasis on bacterial forms. This course covers cell structure, metabolism, genetics, growth, and control of growth. We also will investigate host-pathogen relationships that lead to disease and health. In the laboratory, students learn basic microscope and culture procedures and will investigate the occurrence and behavior of microorganisms in our environment.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AS Biological Science, AGS Math/Science, AAOT Science/Math Lab Course,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Concept and skills learned include history of microbiology, microbe types, bacterial anatomy, and metabolism. Growth, and bacterial genetics, viral structure and genetics, control of growth, pathogenicity, human immune system and basic microbiological lab test.