Biology - Microbiology

Microbiology (BIOL 2230)

Total Credits: 2
Lecture Credits: 2.00

Description: This course is an inquiry into the structure, function, and disease causing properties of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses. Students will learn normal and pathogenic microorganisms. The cellular basis of microbial disease mechanisms will also be covered. Students will also learn the body’s immunological defenses against pathogens and current medical therapies. This course has an optional lab (BIOL 2231). Completion of both BIOL 2230 and BIOL 2231 are required to count toward MnTC Goal Area 3.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Identify different microorganisms based on the characteristics, metabolism and genetics and relate specific microbial structures to specific functions
2. 2. Understand bodily defenses mechanisms, immune responses and different types of immunity
3. 3. Analyze pathogenicity, virulence factors and biochemical characteristics of microbes (including virus) in order to determine etiology of disease, disease mechanisms and potential treatment and therapies
4. 4. Evaluate case studies for microbial diseases, determine risk factors for infection and diagnose disease based on their understanding of the pathogens, disease mechanisms, immunology and medical therapies. For example, be able to formulate strategies

Prerequisites: 

BIOL 2200.

MnTC: Goal 3