Microbiology involves the study of bacteria, yeasts, viruses and parasites. Although each of these subjects can be divided into their own specific subjects, this class will be an overview of what they are and and how they all relate. You will learn the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. There is also another classification called archaebacteria . Bacteria You will learn the differences between Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria and some of the diseases caused by these bacteria.
Bacteria are a vital part of the environment, biotechnology and industry as well.
We will be exploring all the possible realms of bacteria in our daily lives. In lab you will learn about aseptic technique, selective media used to identify these organisms and about antibiotic production and resistance. You will isolate unknown organisms from different sources and be able to identify them by choosing which tests are important. This will give you a real start at what research is like. You will ask questions, formulate hypotheses, strategize and carry out experiments to determine your unknown bacteria.