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SCI 359 - Microbiology


4 Credits
SPRING

The structure, identification, and importance of microorganisms including viruses are studied. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic forms are compared and contrasted. Other topics covered include microbial metabolism, growth, genetics, immunology, and epidemiology. The role of microorganisms in disease is examined and medicinally important forms are surveyed. One laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: SCI 241  or SCI 243  or SCI 261  or consent of the instructor.