BIO 186 - Microbiology

4 Credit(s)
This course is a survey of microbial forms with an emphasis on bacteria, viruses, and pathogenic eukaryotic microbes. The morphology, physiology, genetic mechanisms and control of microorganisms will be used to examine the pathogenic processes and host immune response. Laboratory investigations will include culturing bacteria, microscopic examination, and other common microbiology laboratory procedures used in the identification of bacteria. Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in BIO 112, BIO 168 or CHM 110
Note: Corresponds to college or university lower division coursework.