2024-2025 Course Catalog

BIOL 2208 Biology of Microorganisms

This course is designed for students majoring in biology.  Students will explore major concepts in microbiology including taxonomy, structure and function, biochemistry, metabolism, pathogenesis, immunology, and ecology of microbes, emphasizing the diverse role of microbes in the biological world.  Students will engage in techniques appropriate to the study of microorganisms and gain experience in experimental design, data analysis and interpretation, and the communication of results.  Lecture 3 credits, 3-hour lab 1 credit.

Credits

4 cr

Prerequisite

BIOL 1502 (C or higher)

Offered

Fall

MnTC Goals

3