BIOL-2260 Foundations of Microbiology

Description

This course provides an introduction to microbiology. It introduces students to the diversity and classification of medically significant microorganisms, their modes of pathogenesis and transmission, and the infectious diseases they cause. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, microbial cell biology and genetics; major classes of disease-causing microorganisms; host immune response; microbial control; aseptic technique; disinfection; and isolation, culture, staining, and identification of microorganisms. This course is designed primarily for non-biology majors, especially those pursuing majors in nursing and the allied health professions. It is not intended for biology or other laboratory science majors and cannot be used for credit for those degrees.

Requisites

Prerequisites: ( (BIOL 1108 Minimum Grade: C and BIOL 1108L Minimum Grade: C) or (BIOL 2108 Minimum Grade: C and BIOL 2108 Minimum Grade: C) or (CHEM 1152K Minimum Grade: C) or (CHEM 1152 Minimum Grade: C and CHEM 1152L Minimum Grade: C) or (CHEM 1212K Minimum Grade: C) or (CHEM 1212 Minimum Grade: C and CHEM 1212L Minimum Grade: C) or (PHYS 1112 Minimum Grade: C and PHYS 1112L Minimum Grade: C) ) and (BIOL 2260L Minimum Grade: C)

Course Hours

Lecture Hours: 3.00 Lab Hours: 0Total Hours: 3.00