BIO 261 Microbiology
This introductory course is designed to give the student a general knowledge of the microbial world. The structure, function, and genetics of bacterial cells and bacterial diseases, plus viruses and viral diseases of humans are the main focus of the course. The pathogenesis and epidemiology of infectious diseases are also examined. Viruses and viral diseases are also considered. In the laboratory the student will learn techniques for culturing, isolating, staining, and identifying bacteria. This course includes three (3) hours of lecture and three (3) hours of laboratory each week.
Corequisite
BIO 261L
Distribution
Math & Science