BIOL 408 - Principles of Microbiology

Credits: (4)

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in either of the following sequences: BIOL 132 and BIOL 231; or BIOL 111, BIOL 112, BIOL 230 or CHEM 112. Students not majoring in Biology may take the course with permission of the instructor.

Students may not get credit for BIOL 334 or BIOL 334L and BIOL 408.
Topics include bacterial cell biology, bacterial genetics, bacterial metabolism, microbial evolution and ecology, and bacterial interactions with humans, with a particular emphasis on microorganism as pathogens. Emphasis will be placed on reading primary literature and writing. Laboratory exercises will include sterile and bacterial culturing techniques, and exercises in bacterial genetics and physiology.

REAL Area R