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.

BIO 230 is a general Microbiology that teaches students about microorganisms evolution, structure, metabolism and genetics. The course also covers the essentials of microbial ecology, the interactions of microorganisms with other living organisms as well as how microorganisms can be used in different industries. The laboratory section will introduce students to several techniques for isolation, culture, differentiation and identification of microorganisms. Also, students will be exposed to current approaches to analyze DNA and proteins.

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

Ultrastructure, physiology, and metabolic and catabolic reactions in microorganisms as they relate to their industrial or medical usefulness;classification, with emphasis on disease-related organisms, aspects of water, food and dairy microbiology; immunological techniques applicable to medical microbiology.