BIOL 344 General Microbiology
This course familiarizes students with the biology of microorganisms, primarily focusing on prokaryotic microbes and viruses. Topics include bacterial cell biology, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microbes and their interactions with humans and the environment. Emphasis will be given to mechanisms of virulence, resistance to infectious disease and the immune response to microbes. The three-hour laboratory portion of the course focuses on basic techniques and concepts used in the microbiology laboratory and application of these techniques to student projects. Topics covered in this course take into account curriculum recommendations from the American Society of Microbiology.
Offered
Every Fall