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 3020C Basic Biology of Microorganisms. For Microbiology and Cell Science majors, CHM 3200 is not acceptable for credit in the major program.
Laboratory exercises on the structure, nutrition and growth of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Includes isolation and calssification of representative microorganisms. Required of all majors and students anticipating enrolling in more advanced 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.