One lecture hour a week for one semester. MIC 128C - Perspectives in General Microbiology Contains a substantial writing component and fulfills part of the basic education requirement in writing. An introduction to microbiology laboratory techniques and experimental demonstrations of principles of microbiology. This course gives students experience working with different groups of microorganisms. Microbiological techniques and safe handling are emphasized.
Students use the techniques which they learn to identify unknown microorganisms.
Techniques used in molecular biology and microbial genetics are introduced. It is often necessary for students to return to the laboratory outside regularly scheduled class periods to complete some exercises. Basic experimental techniques applied to selected bacteriophages and animal viruses. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. K - Immunology Laboratory Current techniques in experimental cellular and humoral immunology.