BIOL 1570 - Microbiology

Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Biology

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

4 Credit(s)
This course is designed for science majors. It will examine the life of microorganisms to include their organization, functions, metabolic processes, growth, control genetics, evolution, and ecology. A study of diseases caused by various pathogens, the immunological response and the role of microorganisms in the environment and their uses in biotechnology will also be examined. In the laboratory, students will focus on the physical characteristics and biochemical requirements of bacteria. Students will be expected to identify an unknown microorganism using techniques and information learned in lecture and laboratory classes. UG

3 Lab Hour(s)

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take BIOL 1230 ;

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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