BIO 205 - General Microbiology

Credits: 4

Explores the structure and function of microorganisms and their relationship to the environment and humans. Emphasizes the various groups of microorganisms, their growth and metabolism, roles in the functioning of ecosystems, genetics, their roles in human health, the use of microbes in industrial applications and biotechnology and methods of microbial control.

Prerequisites: ENG 111, BIO 101, BIO 102, and CHM 111
Corequisites: CHM 112.
Lecture Hours per Week: 3
Lab Hours per Week Recitation and 3
Total Hours per Week: 6