Honors General Microbiology

Honors General Microbiology
Microbial world, emphasizing communicable diseases, their causes and control.
MMBIO
221
 Hours3.0 Credit, 3.0 Lecture, 0.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesAny biology course.
 RecommendedAny chemistry course.
 NoteRecommended for students seeking a liberal education in microbiology who do not have the prerequisites to take the more advanced courses.
 TaughtFall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Outcomes

0

Explain and discuss the ways by which microbiologists study microorganisms.

Classify Microorganisms

  • Differentiate between the types of microorganisms by identifying relevant structure and their function in the biosphere.

Microbiology Techniques

  • Explain and discuss the ways by which microbiologists study microorganisms.

4

Discuss the principle infectious diseases that affect mankind, including how they are transmitted, treated, controlled and prevented.

Immunity and Microbiology

  • Describe how the human body defends itself against infectious agents.

1

Differentiate between the types of microorganisms by identifying relevant structure and their function in the biosphere.

2

Propose microbial solutions to global problems.

Microbial Solutions

  • Propose microbial solutions to global problems.

3

Describe how the human body defends itself against infectious agents.