BI 234 - Microbiology

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): BI 211 and BI 211L

Corequisite(s): BI 234L

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: Describe and apply knowledge of the history and development of the microbiology discipline.
CLO#2: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of prokaryotic organisms, including structure and function relationships.
CLO#3: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of prokaryotic metabolism.
CLO#4: Describe and apply knowledge of basic prokaryote growth and culturing requirements, including biotic and abiotic factors.
CLO#5: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of microbial genetics.
CLO#6: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of methods of controlling microbial growth in the environment and body.
CLO#7: Describe, identify structures, and apply knowledge of viruses, viroids, and prions.
CLO#8: Describe and apply knowledge of epidemiology, disease transmission, and health-acquired infections. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#9: Describe and apply knowledge of basic immune response and vaccine production.