BIOS - 2460 Microbiology

Prerequisite(s): BIOS-1010 and BIOS-1010L, BIOS-1210 and BIOS-1210L, BIOS-1220 and BIOS-1220L, or permission of instructor.
Co-requisite(s): BIOS-2460L
This course is a study of microbiology with emphasis on structure of microbial cells; their nutrition and growth; control of growth including the immune system; genetics and genetic engineering; metabolic and biosynthesis activity; and host-parasite interactions. Accompanying laboratory study emphasizes microbiological techniques including microbial control and manipulation.

Credits: 4
Lecture Classroom Hours: 45
Laboratory Hours: 30