MCB 2010C - Microbiology

4 credits
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in (BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L ) or minimum grade of “C” in BSC 1085C or BSC 1093C
This combined lecture and laboratory course is an introduction to Microbiology. It expands upon general biological concepts including: inorganic and organic chemistry, biochemistry, cell structure and function, metabolism, and genetic mechanisms. These concepts are applied to the morphology, physiology, biochemistry, and genetic mechanisms of microorganisms. The course includes a survey of the representative types of microorganisms and the role of pathogenic microorganisms in causing diseases and infections.