BIOL 330 - Microbiology

(4 semester hours)
Prerequisites: BIOL 281-BIOL 282 and CHEM 151-CHEM 152
Description: This course is an introduction to microbial cell structure, growth and physiology combined with basic laboratory techniques. The relationship between host and parasite is emphasized, especially as related to human disease, epidemiology and infection control. A broad range of infectious diseases are covered, including etiologic agent identification, modes of transmission and prevention. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Fall and Spring semester, annually.