BIOL 221 Introductory Microbiology
Biol 221 is an introduction to the fundamental principles of microbial systems and to the information generated in microbiology that has enriched all segments of biology. The course has a public health/infectious disease emphasis however; the many dimensions of the microbial world will be discussed and will include sub-cellular organization and functions, basic information about life cycles, cell division and genetics. The activities of microorganisms in disease, global elemental cycles, sewage disposal, industrial processes and food and dairy product manufacturing will be introduced. In addition, contemporary topics in microbiology will be covered. Corequisite: BIOL 221L.
General Education Competency
Scientific Way of Knowing
BIOL 221Introductory Microbiology
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
General Education Competency
Scientific Way of Knowing
Credit Hours Narrative
4.00 Credits
III. Catalog Course Description
Biol 221 is an introduction to the fundamental principles of microbial systems and to the information generated in microbiology that has enriched all segments of biology. The course has a public health/infectious disease emphasis however; the many dimensions of the microbial world will be discussed and will include sub-cellular organization and functions, basic information about life cycles, cell division and genetics. The activities of microorganisms in disease, global elemental cycles, sewage disposal, industrial processes and food and dairy product manufacturing will be introduced. In addition, contemporary topics in microbiology will be covered. Corequisite: BIOL 221L.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies