| Normandale Community College

BIOL 2043 Microbiology | 4 cr

Prereq: BIOL 1100, or BIOL 1501, or BIOL 2041, (C or higher), CHEM 1050, or CHEM 1061, (C or higher) MnTC Goals: 3

A rigorous lab course intended for students pursuing careers in the health professions that examines the biology of bacteria, algae, protozoa, fungi, rickettsia, and viruses. Physical and chemical methods of control, microbial genetics, protozoa, fungi, helminths, viruses, and prions. Topics include prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, microbial metabolism, microbial genetics, physical and chemical methods of control, host defenses, and applications in healthcare. Lab exercises mandate following biosafety level 2 practices for handling microbial pathogens. Lecture 3 hours. Lab requires a minimum of 3 hours per week of scheduled and self-directed laboratory work.

Credits: 4 Semesters: Fall, Spring