2023-2024 Academic Catalog

BI 214 General Microbiology

An introductory study of microorganisms for allied health professionals (this course does not satisfy requirements of the biology major). Course includes history, taxonomy and nomenclature, morphology, physiology, nutrition, cultivation, ecology, genetics, immunity, and the roles of micro-organisms in disease and agriculture. Emphasis is on bacteria. Standard microbial methods and techniques are learned in the laboratory.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Completed at least one semester (4 credits) of college biology. Complete at least two semesters (8 credits) of college chemistry.

Corequisite

Take BI 214L previously or concurrently.

Offered

Annual Fall Semester