BIOL 313 - Microbiology

Microbiology is an incredibly broad field that involves the study of organisms that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. Despite their small size, microbes are a critical component of our ecosystem. This course examines the diversity of microbes in nature and their importance in human affairs from disease to agriculture. It also examines the characteristics of individual microorganisms that enable them to inhabit a particular environment. Topics include microbial cell biology, genetics, metabolism, ecology and pathogenesis.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: BIOL 313L
Prerequisites: BIOL 182 or BIOL 212
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Liberal Arts CORE: None
Formerly: BIOL 333

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