Foundations of Microbiology

This lecture course provides an introduction to microbiology. This course introduces the student to the diversity and classification of medically significant microorganisms, their modes of pathogenesis and transmission, and the infectious diseases they cause. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, microbial cell biology and genetics; major classes of disease-causing microorganisms; host immune response; microbial control; aseptic technique; disinfection; and isolation, culture, staining, and identification of microorganisms. This course is designed primarily for non-biology majors, especially those pursuing majors in nursing and the allied health professions. Corequisite: BIOL 2260L. Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in the following courses: (BIOL 1107 and BIOL 1107L) or (BIOL 2251 and BIOL 2251L).