BIOL 200/200L Microbiology

This course is designed primarily for premedical professionals and for students planning to major in biological sciences at a four-year institution. The study of microbiology will enable students to understand the biology of bacteria, algae, fungi, protozoa, and viruses in terms of morphology, classification, reproduction, metabolism, genetics, population growth, environmental effects on growth, and disease production. In addition, students will study basic principles of water pollution, and inhibition and killing of microorganisms. In the laboratory, students will gain experience with the tools and techniques used in the study of microorganisms.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 101/101L or BIOL 141/141L and 4 credits of chemistry

Hours Weekly

3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

Course Objectives

1. Identify the early microbiologists and their significant contribution to today’s understanding of
   microorganisms.
2. Identify the major aspects of microscopy and types of microscopes.
3. Describe the functional anatomy of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
4. Identify the major features of cellular metabolism in various microorganisms.
5. Identify the major factors that influence microbial growth.
6. Identify the major methods for controlling microbial growth and their mechanisms.
7. Identify the major features of microbial genetics and microbial genetic engineering.
8. Explain the classification and identification schemes for microorganisms.
9. Describe the major characteristics, physiology and life cycles of fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses.
10. Explain the major principles of disease, epidemiology and pathogenicity.
11. Explain the use of various serological laboratory tests.
12. Describe the features of several important infectious diseases.
13. Apply all of the above to problem-solving situations.

Course Objectives

1. Identify the early microbiologists and their significant contribution to today’s understanding of
   microorganisms.
2. Identify the major aspects of microscopy and types of microscopes.
3. Describe the functional anatomy of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
4. Identify the major features of cellular metabolism in various microorganisms.
5. Identify the major factors that influence microbial growth.
6. Identify the major methods for controlling microbial growth and their mechanisms.
7. Identify the major features of microbial genetics and microbial genetic engineering.
8. Explain the classification and identification schemes for microorganisms.
9. Describe the major characteristics, physiology and life cycles of fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses.
10. Explain the major principles of disease, epidemiology and pathogenicity.
11. Explain the use of various serological laboratory tests.
12. Describe the features of several important infectious diseases.
13. Apply all of the above to problem-solving situations.