BIO* 235 Microbiology

Credits: 4

The principles of microbiology including: bacterial shape, classification, metabolism, growth, staining characteristics, biochemical identification, nature of disease, and the infectious process. Bacteria in the hospital, containment of bacteria, viruses and their requirements for growth, the virus and disease, and the great plagues are also studied. Designed for students who wish a one-semester course in microbiology. This course is suited for those interested in nursing or health care. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO* 121, or the combination of BIO 115 * and CHE 111 * , or equivalent.