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Microbiology

Course #: BIOL 334, Class #: 1192, Section #: 01L

Description

The study of viruses, bacteria, algae, fungi, and protozoa, to include their characterization, classification, and relationship to humans and the environment. Lecture topics include microbial biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, taxonomy, pathogenic bacteriology, food and industrial microbiology, and ecology. The laboratory emphasizes aseptic techniques to isolate, culture, observe, and identify bacteria.

Prerequisites

BIOL 210 or 212 and BIOL 252 or 254 and CHEM 104 or 116 & 118

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