MCB 2010C - Microbiology

4 credits
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of “C” in (BSC 1010 and BSC 1010L) or testing (CLEP Biology)
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.