Biology of Microorganisms (BIOL 4342)

Term: 2013-2014 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

	Kiflu BerhaneShow MyInfo popup for Kiflu Berhane
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	Ernest J. PlataShow MyInfo popup for Ernest J. Plata
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	Office hours: Room 305, Thirkield Hall Building. (Jan. 10 thru May 10). Normal Campus Hours 8AM to 5PM Mon thru Fri. Available by appointment only.

	Zhengdao WuShow MyInfo popup for Zhengdao Wu
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	Walter ShumateShow MyInfo popup for Walter Shumate
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (1/14/2014 - 5/2/2014) Location: WILEY SB 239

Description

Prerequisites: BIOL 1311, BIOL 1111L, BIOL 1322, BIOL 1122L
This is practical, hands-on, technical, and problem-solving,laboratory-centerd course. Because of the nature and level of the course, the student must develop a finite number of core laboratory competencies. This course includes historical perspectives, cell structure and function, microbial genetics, infectious disease, immunology, distribution, physiology, methods for detection, identification, classification, sterilization and disease control of microorganisms.