Description
This course is the study of general microbiology including bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology. The course covers the taxonomy, structure, function and ecology of microbes. Additonal topics include microbial pathogens, the response of the mammalian immunce system to microbial infection, microbial metablic diversity and microbial biotechnology. Labs include use of microscope, survey of types of microbes, isoloation of microbes from the environment, identification of microbes, staining of vacteria, action of antibiotics and disinfectants. The course emphasis is on bacteria: principles of control and culture, metabolic processes, and microbiological techniques. (Spring)