course descriptions
 

           
     

Course Details

BIO 175   General Microbiology
   
Lecture: 02 Lab: 02
Clinical:  00 Credit: 03
   
Components:  None
Prerequisites: One course required: BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 163, BIO 165, or BIO 168
Corequisites:   None
   
This course covers principles of microbiology with emphasis on microorganisms and human disease. Topics include an overview of microbiology and aspects of medical microbiology, identification and control of pathogens, disease transmission, host resistance, and immunity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of microorganisms and the disease process as well as aseptic and sterile techniques.
This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement pre-major and/or elective course requirement.