MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology

Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 2nd Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Consumable laboratory supplies including, but not limited to, culture tubes, Petri plates, broth and agar media, gloves, pipets, staining reagents, microscope slides and coverslips, disinfectant, swabs, and chemicals and reagents used in media preparation.
Description: Comprehensive introduction to the microbial world, including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, ecology, and interactions with humans and other organisms. Discussions include current research topics and applications of microbiology. Laboratory experience focuses on the microscopy, cultivation, control, and identification of microorganisms. This course is designed for science majors, pre-professional students, and Biology Composite Teaching majors. However, anyone meeting the pre- or co-requisites may take this course. This course consists of 3 one-hour lectures and 1 two-hour laboratory per week.
Pre-requisite(s): CHEM 1110/CHEM 1115 or CHEM 1200 or CHEM 1210/CHEM 1215. Instructor approval is required.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: CHEM 1210/CHEM 1215 may be taken concurrently.