BIOL 225 Basic Microbiology
The study of microorganisms covering the basic principles of growth, metabolism, and genetics; the relationships between microbes and humans in health care; microbes that cause disease and their control; pathogenicity, epidemiology, and immunology; and related topics such as microscopy, aseptic technique, and diagnostic testing. Intended for students in nursing and other allied health sciences; does not count towards Biology major requirements; is not a general education science course. Intended for students in nursing and other allied health sciences; does not count towards Biology major requirements; is not a general education science course. Formerly HBIO 205.
First day attendance is mandatory.
Prerequisites
Special information
4 Undergraduate credits
Effective May 8, 2019 to present
Meets graduation requirements for
Learning outcomes
General
- Recognize and describe the basic groups of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacteria and their relation to human health.
- Understand and use scientific terminology related to microorganisms.
- Describe and explain the specific and non-specific mechanisms of host defenses.
- Describe and explain the epidemiology of human microbial infection.
- Perform techniques used to culture, identify and control microorganisms.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
Goal 3: Natural Sciences
- Demonstrate understanding of scientific theories.
- Formulate and test hypotheses by performing laboratory, simulation, or field experiments in at least two of the natural science disciplines. One of these experimental components should develop, in greater depth, students' laboratory experience in the collection of data, its statistical and graphical analysis, and an appreciation of its sources of error and uncertainty.
- Communicate their experimental findings, analyses, and interpretations both orally and in writing.
- Evaluate societal issues from a natural science perspective, ask questions about the evidence presented, and make informed judgments about science-related topics and policies.
Summer 2024
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Basic Microbiology | Larsen, Jennifer | Books for BIOL-225-01 Summer 2024 | Course details for BIOL-225-01 Summer 2024 |
Spring 2025
| Section | Title | Instructor | books | eservices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Basic Microbiology | Larsen, Jennifer | Books for BIOL-225-01 Spring 2025 | Course details for BIOL-225-01 Spring 2025 |
| 02 | Basic Microbiology | Larsen, Jennifer | Books for BIOL-225-02 Spring 2025 | Course details for BIOL-225-02 Spring 2025 |