BIOL 375 - General Microbiology (3)

This course describes the fundamental properties of microorganisms and viruses, and their relationships with an emphasis on structure, function, nutrition, metabolism, genetics, and ecology. The course also covers the role of microbes in disease, the environment, biotechnology and genetic engineering. The structure, replication and pathology of viruses are discussed, including the response of hosts to viral infection, the fundamental concepts of the immune response, and epidemiology.

Grading: Graded
Course ID: 52488
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture
Course Equivalents: BIOL 275
Attributes: Science (non-lab) (GEP), Science (non-lab) (GFR)
Prerequisite: BIOL 302 and (BIOL 303 or BTEC 303) with a grade of ‘C’ or better.