A descriptive approach to the anatomy, growth, reproduction, and genetics of selected microbes, chiefly bacteria. Topics in bacterial control, immunology and applied microbiology are also included. An introduction to the physiological changes drugs produce in the human body. Topics included are the adverse responses, toxic effects, incompatibilities, therapeutic actions, potencies and dosages of modern drugs used in the treatment of human disease. Microbiology 4 Credits A look at microbes, particularly bacteria, from a biochemical and molecular biological perspective.
Emphasis is placed on the physiological aspects of metabolism and macro molecular synthesis.