BIOL 381 Microbiology

A study of microorganisms, including diversity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes; viruses; microbial growth, metabolism, nutrition, environment; microbial genetics; ecology, symbiosis, pathogenicity and host response; detection and control of microbial diseases; applied microbiology. Laboratory emphasizes techniques such as microscopy, aseptic technique, microbial quantification and identification, bacteriophage infection, molecular analysis, immuno-based tests. Designed for students majoring in natural or health sciences.