Fundamental concepts are discussed, followed by both beneficial and harmful actions of microorganisms as they affect our lives. The laboratory will demonstrate biochemical transformations, and present methods for studying microbial properties. Suitable as a general education science course. Not acceptable for admission to advanced microbiology courses. MCB 3020L Laboratory for Basic Biology of Microorganisms.
Laboratory exercises on the structure, nutrition and growth of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Includes isolation and classification of representative microorganisms. Required of all majors and students anticipating enrolling in more advance courses in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science. Host-parasite relationships in the diseases of man and animals. The characteristics of bacterial and viral pathogens. Basic techniques of isolation and identification.