BIOL 2714 — : Microbiology
hours (3 lecture/3 lab) This course will focus on the life of micro-organisms to include their organization, functions, metabolic processes, growth, control, genetics, evolution, and ecology. A study of diseases caused by pathogens, the host immunological response, and the role of microorganisms in the environment also will be examined, along with advances in their use in biotechnology. In the laboratory, students will focus on the physical and biochemical requirements and characteristics used for the identification of unknown bacteria. Students will be expected to identify unknown bacteria by performing and demonstrating effective use of the techniques learned in lecture and laboratory classes. AAS: Life science (laboratory science) elective. Prerequisite(s) A grade of C or better in one of the following: