Intro to Microbiology

4.0 credits

This course provides an introduction to bacteria and viruses. Major topics discussed are: bacterial and viral structure; microbial metabolism, genetics, growth, evolution, diversity and ecology; and microbial interactions with humans, including nonspecific and specific (immune) host defenses and mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis Three lectures per week with assigned readings from text. 3 exams. Prerequisites: BIO 110 or 112, BIO 111 or 113, BIO 198, CHM 203 or equivalent