BIO 280 - Microbiology

4 Credit Hours (Lab)

This course is a survey of the world of microorganisms. Topics include: microbialmorph-ology, metabolism, and genetics; culture characteristics and identification; basic immunologic concepts and applications; theory of disease process; and applied microbiology as to food and water. The laboratory component complements the lecture material. Dissection is required as a part of this course.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 150 with a grade of “C” or better (OR with the approval of the Assistant Dean of the Division of Science and Mathematics after meeting all of the following requirements: a high school diploma within the last 3 years earning a ` grade of “B” or better in Biology AND Advanced Biology. Algebra I AND Chemistry with at least a grade of “C”); COM 050 or COM 051 or

ESL 050

and

COM 061

or ESL 060

Semesters Offered: All