2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 07, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 2240 - Introduction to Microbiology


Prerequisites: BIOL 1121 CHEM 1105  or higher. Co-requisite: BIOL 2241 . A history of microbiology and a survey of microbial life focusing on diseases and interactions with humans. The emphasis of this course is on cellular and epidemiological distinctions between microbes, including viruses and bacteria. Throughout the semester we will distinguish microbes based on their environment, growth, reproduction, metabolism, and pathogenic human interactions. Laboratory fee required. 4 credits.