BIOL 330 Advanced Microbiology

This course covers the taxonomy, structure, function and ecology of microbes including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protista. Additional topics include microbial pathogenesis, the response of the mammalian immune system to microbial infection, microbial metabolic diversity and microbial biotechnology. Labs include use of microscope, survey of types of microbes, isolation of microbes from the environment, identification of microbes, staining of bacteria, action of antibiotics and disinfectants, counting of bacteria in food and water and use of microbes in food and beverage production. Intended for Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science or Life Science Teaching majors.

Prerequisites

• MATH 115: College Algebra and BIOL 111: General Biology I and BIOL 112: General Biology II and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I and CHEM 112: General Chemistry II
• or MATH 120: Precalculus and BIOL 111: General Biology I and CHEM 111: General Chemistry I and CHEM 112: General Chemistry II and BIOL 112: General Biology II

Special information

First day attendance is mandatory.
Note: Enrollment limited to Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science or Life Science Teaching majors, except by instructor permission.