Schedule
Thu, 9:00 AM - 11:55 AM (9/5/2019 - 12/19/2019) Location: PLY P 121A
Thu, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (9/5/2019 - 12/19/2019) Location: PLY P 121A
Description
A study of non-pathogenic and pathogenic microorganisms designed primarily for students in the health sciences area. Topics covered include: microbial characteristics, control of microorganisms, defenses of the host, and cause, prevention, and control of infectious diseases. Microbial metabolism, structure and classification will be looked at first, followed by host- pathogen interactions and immunology. The laboratory includes basic techniques in staining, cultivation, and identification of microorganisms. Prerequisite: BIO 111 with “C” or better.