Introductory Microbiology

BIOLOGY
207

Course Discipline

Microbiology

Course Level

200

Course Credits

4

Term(s) Offered

Fall
Winter

Course Description

The lectures will trace the history of microbiology, microbial growth and metabolism, microbial diversity, and the importance of microbes in the environment, industry and medicine.  The laboratory sessions introduce microscopy, aseptic technique, staining, and the isolation, culture and identification of microbes from the local environment.

Eligible for Microbiology Certificate Program

No