Course Description and Prerequisites:

Introduces concepts related to the study of bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi. These microorganisms maintain both beneficial and pathogenic relationships with humans, and concepts related to both types of relationships will be examined. This course emphasizes basic laboratory techniques such as microscopy, staining, and aseptic technique.

3 lecture hours and 3 laboratory hours

Prerequisite: BIOL 110 with a final grade of “C” or higher; MATH 073 or MATH 083