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BIOL 330 Advanced Microbiology

This course covers the taxonomy, structure, function and ecology of microbes including bacteria, viruses, fungi and protista. Additional topics include microbial pathogenesis, the response of the mammalian immune system to microbial infection, microbial metabolic diversity and microbial biotechnology. Labs include use of microscope, survey of types of microbes, isolation of microbes from the environment, identification of microbes, staining of bacteria, action of antibiotics and disinfectants, counting of bacteria in food and water and use of microbes in food and beverage production. Intended for Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science or Life Science Teaching majors.

Prerequisites

Special information

First day attendance is mandatory.
Note: Enrollment limited to Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science or Life Science Teaching majors, except by instructor permission.
5 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 4, 2022 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Competently conduct laboratory investigations in the area of microbiology.
  • Explain and apply scientific knowledge of the biology of microorganisms, both theoretical and experimental, at the upper division level.
  • Read and interpret primary scientific literature in in the biology of microorganisms.
  • Recall, explain and apply the concepts, knowledge and vocabulary of the biology of microorganisms at the level necessary for success in graduate and professional study in this field.

Spring 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Advanced Microbiology Mwakalundwa, Gwantwa Langeni Books for BIOL-330-01 Spring 2024 Course details for BIOL-330-01 Spring 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Advanced Microbiology Mwakalundwa, Gwantwa Langeni Books for BIOL-330-01 Fall 2024 Course details for BIOL-330-01 Fall 2024