BIOL 209 - Medical Microbiology

4 Credit(s) | Lecture and Laboratory | Graded (includes P/F option)
Not repeatable for credit

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.

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisites:

BIOL 111 and
CHEM 115 and CHEM 117 or CHEM 903A or CHEM 130 or equivalents approved by the University

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