MICR 202 - Microbiology

Topics include microbial survey, bacterial structure and physiology, viral and bacterial diseases, immune system, personal and community health. A study of the characteristics and importance of microorganisms with emphasis on their identification, control, and relationships to health and disease. This course and BIOL 302 are equivalent. A general survey on the morphology and physiology of selected microbes with major emphasis on the medical aspects of bacteria, viruses, and fungi to humans.

Gain an appreciation of the diversity of microbes; in the context of this course, microbes include diverse organisms, e.g., viruses, bacteria, fungi, protists, and small worms.
Describe the structure and function of microbes.
Understanding diagnostic tests and procedures used to identify microbes.
Understanding the relationship between microbes, disease and the disease process.
The role of microbes in microbial ecology.6. Understanding the roles of microbes in community health.

Credit Min Units 3
Credit Max Units 3

Corequisite:
MICR 202L - Microbiology Lab

Prerequisite:
Course in chemistry or biology with a C or higher.

Req Group Description
Student must have successfully completed a course in chemistry or biology with a C or higher.