BI 234 Introductory Microbiology

A medically oriented survey of microbiology that includes cell biology and virology, immunity, microbial control, the human microbiota, and the pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases. Labs emphasize aseptic technique and methods of culturing, staining, isolation, and identification. Lab included.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BI 233Z with a grade of C- or better, OR BI 232Z with a grade of A- or better AND corequisite of BI 233Z

General Education Requirements

Sci/Math/CS-Lab

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Develop a vocabulary of appropriate terminology to effectively evaluate and communicate information in a way that reflects knowledge and understanding of microbiological concepts and demonstrates the ability to collaborate and adapt information to different audiences and applications
2. Describe microbial structures and explain the unique physiological differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
3. Explain and apply the principles of microbial growth, microbial control, infectious disease prevention and treatment, therapeutic agents, and vaccinations
4. Use appropriate techniques to inoculate, incubate, isolate, inspect, differentiate, and identify microorganisms, subsequent to documenting results and conclusions
5. Explain principles of epidemiology, immunology and pathogenesis of representative infectious diseases
6. Apply knowledge of microbiology to a clinically-oriented, evidence-based perspective regarding the role of microbes in health and illness, prevention and treatment and homeostatic imbalances