BIO 361 - Biology of Microorganisms

Credits: 4

survey course is aimed primarily at students interested in the life sciences, including biology, biochemistry, medical fields (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician’s assistant, pre-optometry), biotechnology, and environmental sciences. Topics include microbial classification, morphology, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and genetics. Students will examine interactions between humans and microorganisms, including infectious diseases, biotech applications, applied and industrial microbiology, and environmental microbiology. In the laboratory, students will learn how to isolate, culture, and identify bacteria. They will investigate such phenomena as microbial fermentation, antibiotic resistance, transformation, disinfection, water and food safety testing, and bacteriophages.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3
Prerequisite: BIO 111/BIO 115 and BIO 112/BIO 116
Corequisite: CHE 211 or permission of instructor
Offered: Fall

About

Admissions

Student Life

Academics

Cost & Aid

Athletics

BIO 361 - Biology of Microorganisms