A survey of the characteristics of microbes and their activities. Emphasis will be given to medical microbiology in the areas of immunology and virology. Four hours of lab per week is required for credit. Labs will deal with culture and identification of organisms as well as hematology and immunological applications. A greenhouse is available for class use.
Lab is required for credit.
LS BOT 140 Field Botany Identification and classification of local flora. Different biomes will be visited and emphasis will be placed on the steppe and shrub-steppe vegetation. Weekly field trips and a plant collection will be required for credit. This course is primarily designed for the life science major. The first quarter of a year-long course covering the principles of chemistry with emphasis on inorganic chemistry.