BIO 220 - General Microbiology

4 Hours

Prerequisite: BIO 103 with a letter grade of C or higher and BIO 201 or BIO 202 with a letter grade of C or higher (Additionally, four (4) semester hours of chemistry is recommended.)
This course includes historical perspectives, cell structure and function, microbial genetics, infectious diseases, immunology, distribution, physiology, culture, identification, classification, and disease control of microorganisms. The laboratory experience includes micro-techniques, distribution, culture, identification, and control. Two120 minute laboratories are required.