BIOL 334
MICROBIOLOGY
Catalog Entry
Biology 334. Microbiology
Three hours lecture (3).
Prerequisites: A cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 120 or CHEM 111.
Fundamentals of microbiology including the morphology and taxonomy of the major groups of microorganisms including viruses. Discussions of the growth, cultivation, reproduction, effects of physical and chemical agents and transmission of disease.
Note(s): Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning designated course. Not intended for Freshman, can receive credit for only one of the following BIOL 334 or BIOL 408.
Detailed Description of Content of the Course
A presentation of the fundamentals of microbiology including the morphology and taxonomy of the major groups of microorganisms and viruses. Discussions of the growth, cultivation, reproduction,effects of physical and chemical agents, and transmission of diseases are included in this course. Lecture topics include: history of microbiology, classification and taxonomy, morphology, cultivation, reproduction and growth of microorganisms, survey of the microbial world, microbial genetics, control of microorganisms (physical and chemical agents), antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents, microorganisms and the cause of diseases, immunology, environmental and applied microbiology.
Detailed Description of Conduct of the Course
The course emphasizes the fundamentals of microbiology and a basic understanding of the nature of microorganisms. The course is slanted towards the principles of disease and discussed throughout the course. Also included in the course is a description of viruses, including information regarding their chemical makeup and replication as well as their relationship to the cause of diseases.
Students will explore laboratory topics through a combination of case studies, simulation exercises, and in-class demonstrations. These activities emphasize data interpretation, and application of microbiological concepts to real-world problems in food, environmental, and medical contexts.
Goals and Objectives of the Course
The course emphasizes the fundamentals of microbiology and a basic understanding of the nature of microorganisms. The course is slanted towards the principles of disease and discussed throughout the course. Also included in the course is a description of viruses, including information regarding their chemical makeup and replication as well as their relationship to the cause of diseases. The students will use to learn identification techniques for microbes, and also provides opportunity for viral assay methods to be studied.
The goals of the one semester microbiology course are:
Assessment Measures
Assessment of student understanding and application of lecture and laboratory material may include but are not limited to written and oral presentations, participation and examination. Presentations may be evaluated by peers and professor. Other assessment measure may be used to evaluate understanding of content and skills as appropriate.
Other Course Information
None
Review and Approval
DATE ACTION REVIEWED BY
October, 2007
July, 2010
March 01, 2021
April 3, 2026