Catalog & Student Handbook 2022-2023 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
Catalog & Student Handbook 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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BIO 150 Introductory Microbiology


4 credits
Lecture: 3 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 6 per week

Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectious diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices.

Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  BIO 101   or BIO 141  



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