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Microbiology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Tu 12:30p.m. – 3:29p.m.		 Wh-PetersW02-0073 PlanktonRrch 0 $0 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
Tu 12:30p.m. – 3:29p.m.
Location
Wh-PetersW02-0073 PlanktonRrch
Credits
0
Min. Tuition*
$0 (guest students)

Description

The study of viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa, to include their characterization, classification, and relationship to humans and the environment. Lecture topics include microbial biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, taxonomy, pathogenic bacteriology, food and industrial microbiology, and ecology. The laboratory emphasizes aseptic techniques to isolate, culture, observe, and identify bacteria.

Prerequisites

BIOL 210 or 212 and BIOL 252 or 254 and CHEM 104 or 116 & 118

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wh-PetersW02-0073 PlanktonRrch

Enrolled / Capacity

24 / 24

Status

Closed

Instructor

Michael Allara

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.