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Microbiology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
We noon – 2:59p.m.
W02-0082 Microbiology Lab 0 $0 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
We noon – 2:59p.m.
Location
W02-0082 Microbiology Lab
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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