BI 2404 - General Microbiology Lecture & Lab

Hours: 4

An introduction to microorganisms, their morphology, physiology, classification, and importance. Course topics include prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell anatomy and physiology; energetic reactions including respiration and fermentation; microbial genetics; microbiology culturing techniques; innate and adaptive immumne reponses; and an introduction to medically relevant microbial pathogens. Laboratory exercises include learning aseptic transfer and culturing techniques, simple, Gram, and Acid-Fast staining; and isolation and identification of organisms using selective and differential media.

Lecture/Laboratory: Three hours of lecture and minimum three hours laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BI 1325 and CH 1305, minimum grade C
Prerequisite/Corequisite: SC 1000