Microbiology Sub-Discipline

The Microbiology Program in the 21st Century

BIO203W (General Microbiology) course information:

Prerequisites for the course are: BIO 130 or BIO 140 or BIO 171 or BIO 152 or BIO 240, each requiring a “C” (2.0) minimum grade.
credits: 4
lecture - lab: 45-45

General microbiology surveys the microorganisms associated with infectious diseases, including the bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans. emphasizes the health care aspects, and the distribution and activities of microbes as related to the following: microbial nutrition and anatomy, growth, disease, epidemiology, infection and immunity. Uses labs that stress aseptic techniques and that develop skills necessary to handle microbes in health care settings, including the characterization of unknown microbes.

BIO203 Outcomes & Objectives

Laboratory

Delta College Exposure Control Manual for Category A Students
Microbiology Lab - Media - Tests - Pictures (resource for students in our laboratory)

CNET-Online Microbiology class information

Fall 2010 mandatory Lab days = Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 29, Nov 12

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