MICR 233-233L - Introductory Microbiology and Lab

Credits: 4

Introductory microbiology course for biology, microbiology and biotechnology majors. Basics of microbial cell structure and function; viral structure; microbial diversity and evolution; interactions between microbes and plants/animals; biogeochemical cycling; microbial growth; and control of microorganisms. The laboratory will include aseptic technique; use of bright-field microscopes; common staining techniques; cultivation of various microbes; investigations of diversity; metabolic characteristics; microbial growth and control of microbial growth/metabolism.

Prerequisites: Completion of BIOL 151 and 6 credits college chemistry.
Corequisites: MICR 233L-233.

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