Dec 26, 2024  
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BI 127 - Microbiology

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Prerequisites: Reading level: 12th grade Math level: 12th grade Writing level: 12th grade.  B or better in high school biology,   , or   This introductory course in microbiology will prepare students with the necessary background and experience to enter medically-related fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, dental assisting, physician’s assistant, pharmacy, or physical therapy. Those pursuing a degree in biology and those desiring a basic knowledge of microbiology may also find the course of interest. Major topics of study include the structure and biology of a variety of microbial pathogens, techniques for culturing, identifying, and controlling pathogenic microorganisms, host-parasite relationships of infectious disease, and host defense mechanisms. The course consists of 3 hours of lecture and 4 hours of lab per week during a regular semester.  The course consists of three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week during a regular semester.



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