BIO201 — Microbiology

4 credits · 4 hours

Explores morphology, taxonomy, and metabolism of microbes with emphasis on fungi, protozoa, helminths, viruses and bacteria. Covers the role of microbes in nature, including biotechnology applications and medical importance; human defense mechanisms; and immunology. The lab develops techniques, reinforces certain lecture content, and introduces new material. 3 lecture/3 laboratory hours