Course Description:
An introductory study of the microbial world with emphasis on the nature and behavior of microorganisms, the interrelationships that operate between microbes and the human host in health and disease and the principles of prevention and control of infectious disease. Laboratory experience develops techniques in the proper handling, observation and identification of microbial cultures. Recommended for students in the health sciences.
Prerequisites:
One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO-010, and one year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM-010, and appropriate score on the College placement test or MAT-013