Microbiology Lec/Lab (BIO 218)

Term: 2010-2011 AY Fall

Faculty

Schedule

Tue, 1:15 PM - 4:05 PM (8/31/2010 - 12/21/2010) Location: NMCC CHR 201
Wed, 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM (8/31/2010 - 12/21/2010) Location: NMCC CHR 215

Description

A basic introduction to the science of microbiology. Students develop a broad understanding of theoretical and laboratory aspects of the science. Topics include general characteristics of bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi; disease transmission; immunology; epidemiology; and microbial control. Students will have the opportunity to practice techniques for specimen collection, culturing, staining and microscope observation of representative species. Prerequisite(s): BIO 201 or BIO 211 Corequisite(s): None