Introduction to modern microbiology with emphasis on prokaryotes; includes microbial cell structure, function, and physiology; genetics, evolution, and taxonomy; bacteriophage and viruses; pathogenesis and immunity; and ecology and biotechnology; includes laboratory experience with microbial growth and identification. Prerequisites: BIOL 112; CHEM 257, or CHEM 227 and CHEM 237, or CHEM 231; or approval of instructor; also taught at Galveston campus Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
Introduction to modern microbiology with emphasis on prokaryotes; includes microbial cell structure, function, and physiology; genetics, evolution, and taxonomy; bacteriophage and viruses; pathogenesis and immunity; and ecology and biotechnology; includes laboratory experience with microbial growth and identification. Prerequisites: BIOL 112; CHEM 257, or CHEM 227 and CHEM 237, or CHEM 231; or approval of instructor; also taught at Galveston campus Credits 4. 3 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
