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Nov 17, 2024
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BIO 304 - Microbiology Introduction to microorganisms and their laboratory study. Major topics include microbial metabolism, genetics, immunology, medical microbiology, microbial ecology. Not open to students with credit for BIO 344. Prerequisite: BIO 210. Lecture/Lab Hours: Three lectures, one three-hour laboratory. Fulfills: LASR; WI. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Summarize the fundamental physiology of the many forms of microbial life, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi as well as describe the evolutionary relationships and factors that define these organisms.
- Explain the ways microorganisms interact with humans and other organisms both externally, in the environment and internally, within our bodies.
- Demonstrate mastery of laboratory skills specific to microbiology for identifying bacteria and understanding bacterial growth and physiology.
- Evaluate data using scientific thinking, judge outcomes of experiments relating to the biology of microorganisms and effectively communicate this thinking through written assignments.
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