BIOL 2421 Microbiology

Course Information

Course Description

Foundations in microbiological concepts for students majoring in the biological sciences and others majoring in sciences that require an emphasis in biology (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-pharmacy, etc.) are provided. Topics of study are the morphology, physiology, taxonomy, ecological associations, infection and immunity of bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses. Laboratory includes the handling and pure-culture techniques needed for the isolation, growth and taxonomic elucidation of various microbes. Students may take this major's track course (BIOL 2421) or the nonmajor's course (BIOL 2420) but not both.

Prerequisite(s)

BIOL 1406, CHEM 1412, or their equivalents, or instructor's permission

Assessment Levels

R3, E3, M3

CIP Code

26.0503

Credits (SCH)

4

Lecture-Lab-SCH

(3-3-4)