BIO 220 - General Microbiology

4 Hrs.

Prerequisite: A letter grade of C or higher in BIO 103, BIO 201, or BIO 202. (Additionally, 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. A laboratory is required.