BIOL 356 - Microbiology

4 hours
An introduction to microorganisms is presented with special emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Studies include history, morphology, classification, physiology, genetics, aseptic culturing technics, and practical applications. Host parasite interactions in relation to disease-health equilibrium are also studied, with emphasis on microbial virulence factors and host immune and non-immune defense mechanisms. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 125, BIOL 126, or equivalent; four hours of chemistry. Dietetics majors may substitute BIOL 335 or CHEM 311 for BIOL 126. Nursing majors may substitute BIOL 246/BIOL 247 for BIOL 126. Three lecture periods and two laboratory periods per week. UG