2020-2021 University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BIOL 313 - Microbiology


Microbiology is an incredibly broad field that involves the study of organisms that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. Despite their small size, microbes are critical components of our bodies and ecosystems. This course examines the diversity of microbes in nature and their importance in human affairs from disease to agriculture. It also examines the characteristics of individual microorganisms that enable them to inhabit particular environments. Topics include microbial cell biology, genetics, metabolism, ecology and pathogenesis.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: BIOL 313L  
Prerequisites: BIOL 182  
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Liberal Arts CORE: None


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