BIOL326 Microbiology

An introduction to microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and viruses. Cell structure, metabolism and genetics will be covered with an emphasis on current techniques used in medical and environmental studies. Laboratory work emphasizes microscopical, biochemical and molecular genetic identification of bacteria. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. (Prerequisites: BIOL103 OR BIOL131 and BIOL104 OR BIOL132). Spring.