BIOL 204 - Introductory Microbiology

The nature of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microscopic organisms in relation to human health and disease. Themes for the course include microscopy, cell structures and functions, metabolism, host defense, disease transmission, control of infectious disease, impacts of microbes on the environment, and discipline specific lab skills. Registration is restricted to nursing majors, other majors may enroll with instructor permission. May not be applied toward the Biology major.

Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 100 - Biology or BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes) AND (CHEM 100 - Chemistry for Contemporary Living or CHEM 130 - Chemical Principles I) AND (MATH 156 - College Algebra or higher math course).

Registration Restriction(s): Nursing majors.

Disciplinary Perspective(s):
None
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
None
University Graduation Requirement(s):
None

Term Offered: Spring