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 undergraduate microbiology course provides an in-depth exploration of microbial life and its impacts. Students will incorporate laboratory techniques to identify and study microbial organisms, emphasizing critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills. The course covers the morphology, anatomy, genetics, and reproduction of microorganisms and acellular pathogens, key aspects of microbial metabolism, and methods for controlling microbial growth. Students will analyze the role of microbes in the environment, health, and industry, explore microbial evolution and genetic diversity, and evaluate disease transmission and pathogenicity mechanisms.