2022-2023 Catalog and Student Handbook

BIOL 202 General Microbiology

Survey of eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms. Emphasizes structure and physiology of bacteria, and their roles as agents of disease, contaminants in food and water, and applications in modern biotechnology industries. Includes bacterial genetics, virology, and immunology. Laboratory exercises include cultivation and identification of bacteria, metabolism, food and water analysis, and virology.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Complete BIOL 131

Distribution

Scientific Inquiry/Lab