BI 234L - Microbiology Lab

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BI 211 and BI 211L

Corequisite(s): BI 234

Recommended Prerequisite(s): CHEM 104, CHEM 104L, CHEM 104R

Course Description: Studies microorganisms, focusing primarily on bacteria and viruses. Covers the structure, function, metabolism, genetics and classification of bacteria and archaea. Also includes topics of microbial control, viral replication, epidemiology and vaccinations. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.

Course Level: Lower Division Collegiate

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Apply knowledge of prokaryotic organisms, including structure and function relationships.
CLO#2: Apply knowledge of prokaryotic metabolism.
CLO#3: Apply knowledge of basic prokaryote growth and culturing requirements, including biotic and abiotic factors.
CLO#4: Apply knowledge of microbial genetics.
CLO#5: Apply knowledge of methods of controlling microbial growth in the body.
CLO#6: Develops and uses appropriate lab skills when transferring, culturing, and interpreting data from living bacterial cultures. (ILO: Critical Thinking)