SCI/250
Microbiology
Course level: Undergraduate
Christine O.
BSA
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This course explores microbiology with an integrated laboratory component, focusing on the cellular biology and classification of microorganisms, microbial metabolism and genetics, and factors influencing microbial growth. Topics include microbial pathogenicity, interactions with the human immune system, and the characteristics of microbial diseases in various body systems. Students will also study antimicrobial therapies, disease control, and diagnostic techniques.
Prerequisites
None
Required materials
The materials required for this course are covered in your resource fees.
Earn these career-relevant skills in weeks, not years.
Clinical Microbiology
Analyze the characteristics of microbial diseases in various body systems
Infectious Disease Diagnostics
Use microbial pathogenicity to explain interactions between microbes and the human immune system
Microbial Growth Management
Use microbial biochemistry, metabolism, and genetics to explain microbial growth
Microbial Identification
Summarize cellular biology and classification of microorganisms