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.