Environmental Microbiology

Course Code:
BIO 376
Course Group(s):
Analytical Reasoning & Scientific Inquiry - Integrated, BIO: Biology Minor UD Electives, BIOG: Ecology Cluster, BIOG: UD Biology Electives, Degree Applicable, DMRS: Analysis and Planning Track, ENVS: Ecosystem Processes, ENVS: Upper Division Science Electives, FBIO: Biology Cluster, FWSW - Wildlife Concentration: Zoology Elective, Integrative Studies: BIOG Program Options, Integrative Studies: ENVS Program Options, Lab Courses, Liberal Arts and Science Elective, PACM: Natural World Cluster, Written Communication - Integrated
Course Description:
Through individual studies, as well as cooperative activities during classes and laboratory sessions, students will broaden their understanding of microbiaI cell biology including cell morphology and structures, growth and reproduction, metabolic processes, and regulation of cellular activities. Topics related to microbial genetics will address natural genetic processes as well as genetic engineering. Issues concerned with the interactions of microorganisms and humans in the areas of biotechnology and applied industrial microbiology, as well as human systems that influence microbial diseases and their control will be addressed. Students will also study microbial interactions and adaptations, and the impact of the microorganisms in the environment. In the laboratory portion of the course, the students will learn basic techniques used to study microorganisms, and apply these skills to investigate some of their functions and interactions. Prerequisites: BIO 101 Biology I, BIO 102 Biology II, and BIO 210 General Ecology. Completes General EducationRequirements:WC-I, AR-I LAS
Credit:
4
Prerequisites:
Prereq: Lecture: ((BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 101 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And (BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00 Or BIO 102 Lecture Min Grade: TR Min Credits: 4.00) And BIO 210 Lecture Min Grade: D Min Credits: 4.00)
Corequisites:
Coreq: BIO 376 Lecture, BIO 376 Lab
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