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Course Info for BIOL - 308 - 20, Spring 2025
Class number: 2323 Title: Microbiology Department: Biology
Career: Undergraduate Component: Laboratory Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.25
Enrollment limited to 24 Current enrollment: 23 Available seats: 1
Start date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 End date: Friday, May 9, 2025 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: T: 1:30PM-4:10PM, LSC - 318 Instructor(s): Foster, Lisa-Anne
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182L, Biology 183L, and Chemistry 111L or Permission of Instructor.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science Requirement
Course Description:
A study of microorganisms that include bacteria, viruses, and eukaryotic microbes. Structure, genetics, metabolism, growth and division, and prokaryotic experimental systems are examined. In addition, mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis, and human and viral pathogens are explored. Laboratory exercises will consist of sterile techniques, culture, microscopy, and identification of bacterial specimens. Other exercises will involve experiments in genetic exchange.