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COURSE OF STUDY

Course Number and Name:

Bio 2924 Microbiology

Department/Program:

Science/Biology

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Contact Hours Per Week:

5

Lecture:

3

Laboratory:

2

Prerequisite Courses:

*Bio 1134

*  The prerequisites for advanced science courses identified by an * are the completion of one of the following: A minimum ACT composite of 21 on the science component,  b) completion of three high school science courses (biology, chemistry, or physics) with no grade lower than a “C”,  or  c) credit for BIO 1134.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A combined lecture and laboratory course providing a survey of the microbes (microscopic organisms) with emphasis on those affecting other forms of life, especially man. Labs associated with this course are devoted to lab safety and gaining hands-on experience in the areas of: microscopy, culturing techniques (pure culture and isolation and media preparation), staining techniques, aseptic technique, diagnostic procedures and effectiveness of antimicrobial agents.



REFERENCES/TEXTBOOKS:

  • Introduction to Microbiology. Ingraham & Ingraham. Brooks/Cole Publishers, Second Edition.  Fall 2000.

  • Microbiology Bio 2924 Exercises from Microbiological Applications by Benson.

  • Customized Services William C. Brown Publishers.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES/EXIT COMPETENCIES:    Microbiology Syllabus

 

For more information please contact: 

stephen.roberts@mgccc.edu

john.carter@mgccc.edu 

seema.endley@mgccc.edu

 

 

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