BIOS 202

This course will provide students with a foundation in the principles of morphology and physiology as they apply to microbes. The control of bacteria and other microorganisms will be discussed. This course will also look into the medical and economic importance of microorganisms and the role of pathogens. The laboratory portion of the course will focus on aseptic techniques, biochemical analysis off bacteria, the isolation, identification and enumeration of bacteria. This course is oriented toward students who are interested in the Allied Health field. This course is not intended for the biology major. BIOS 202 and 240 may not both be used for credit. Core: SCI.