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2025 Spring > UGRD > BIOL > BIOL 209

Medical Microbiology

Course #: BIOL 209

Description:
This course examines bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, viroids, and prions, focusing on those that are pathogenic to humans. The course also provides an introduction to immunology, epidemiology, and clinical microbiology. The laboratory introduces students to sterile techniques in microbiology emphasizing isolating and maintaining pure cultures, as well as microbe identification and biochemical testing.
Pre Requisites:
Pre-requisite: BIOL 111 and one of these options: CHEM 115 and 117; CHEM 903A; CHEM 130, or equivalents approved by the University

Section Class Number Schedule/Time Instructor Location
01 7035 TuTh
4:00 - 5:15 pm
Schallies,Karla Beatrice University Hall Y03-3370
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 40
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 111 and one of these options: CHEM 115 and 117; CHEM 903A; CHEM 130, or equivalents approved by the University
Course Attributes: Stay On Track
01L 7036 Tu
12:30 - 3:29 pm
TBD W02-0082 Microbiology Lab
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 111 and one of these options: CHEM 115 and 117; CHEM 903A; CHEM 130, or equivalents approved by the University
Course Attributes: Stay On Track
02L 7037 Th
12:30 - 3:29 pm
TBD W02-0082 Microbiology Lab
Session: Regular
Class Dates: 01/27/2025 - 05/14/2025
Capacity: 20
Enrolled: 0
Status: Open
Credits: 4/4
Class Notes:
Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: BIOL 111 and one of these options: CHEM 115 and 117; CHEM 903A; CHEM 130, or equivalents approved by the University
Course Attributes: Stay On Track