Consideration of major groups of microorganisms with emphasis on metabolic activities, chemical composition, ultrastructure, genetics, ecology, and phylogenetic relationships. Basic and advanced microbiological techniques.Prerequisite: BIO 166 and BIO 167, BIO 238 and CHE 168 and CHE 169 and CHE 232 and CHE 233

This course includes a general survey of the microbial world with emphasis on evolutionary relationships, a detailed study of the biology of bacteria, i.e., their morphology, growth, metabolism, replication, genetic mechanisms and ecological roles, and a brief review of current attempts to control harmful microorganisms through sterilization, disinfection, and chemotherapy. Laboratory exercises include staining, enumeration, and identification techniques and provide a firm background in basic microbiological technique. Students are required to undertake a library research project and to present their results in both an oral and written format. For students with two other upper-level (3000 or above) courses in natural sciences. This course may serve as the capstone for the Tier III requirement.

Topics will include immunology, biotechnology, and the metabolism, genetics, morphology, and growth of microorganisms. Required of Medical Technology majors.