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Microbiology Lec/Lab (BIO 218)

Term: 2014-2015 AY Fall

Faculty

Gregory L Thompson
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Schedule

Tue, 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM (9/2/2014 - 12/15/2014) Location: NMCC CHR 101
Tue, 5:00 PM - 6:50 PM (9/2/2014 - 12/16/2014) 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