Schedule
Thu, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM (1/22/2020 - 5/18/2020) Location: PLY P 116
Thu, 11:40 AM - 1:40 PM (1/22/2020 - 5/18/2020) 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.