BIOL 304 - General Microbiology

The nature of microorganisms with an emphasis on bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Microscopy, cell structures and functions, metabolism, genetics, host defense, biological diversity, and environmental issues are investigated. Laboratory included. This course OR BIOL 301 - Introduction to Ecology OR BIOL 323 - Eukaryotic Diversity OR BIOL 331 - Introduction to Evolutionary Biology is required as a core elective for all Biology majors. Students are encouraged to delay enrollment until after completing the Biology core courses.

Credit(s): 4
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 107 - Cells, Molecules, and Genes with a grade of “C” or higher AND BIOL 104 - Ecology and Evolution of the Organism with a grade of “C” or higher AND

CHEM 130 - Chemical Principles I

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Disciplinary Perspective(s):
None
Interconnecting Perspective(s):
None
University Graduation Requirement(s):
Honors Scholar

Term Offered: Fall