This course provides an overview of the basic principles of microbiology including cell biology, cell metabolism, genetics, microbes in the environment, pathogenic microbes and their importance to disease, treatment, and diagnosis. Laboratory techniques and procedures of microbiology will be studied. Laboratory work involves culturing, staining, studying, and identifying microorganisms.
Prerequisites
BIO104/114 Principles of Biology 1 with Lab or BIO202/212 Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab