BIO 237: Microbiology

online available

In this course, students are introduced to the structure and genetics of microbes that have a significant impact on humans. The epidemiology and prevention of infectious disease as well as events involved in immunity and pathogenesis within the body are covered. Finally, the course includes a survey of infectious diseases of major body systems. The lab is an introduction to basic microbiological skills with an emphasis on aseptic technique and scientific reasoning.

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 109, BIO 111, BIO 161 or BIO 162, minimum grade "C"

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

 offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime

Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

 offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime offered in the daytimeoffered at nighttime

offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

Please refer to the course schedule to see the specific time and platform for which the course is offered.
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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 45
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 45
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 90

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