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BIOL_SCI 328-CN : Microbiology
Description
This course provides an introduction to bacteria and viruses
with an emphasis on their impact on human health and society.
Topics covered include bacterial and viral morphology/structure,
physiology, metabolism, basic replication, and genetics. Practical
applications of research in microbiology are explored, including
genetic engineering and biotechnology. We will also discuss the
impacts of microorganisms on human health include a discussion of
pathogenesis, the human microbiome, and current challenges
regarding antimicrobial resistance. Students have an opportunity to
explore current topics in microbiology of interest.
This course will have a lab component, BIOL SCI 328-A, integrated
into the lecture time. The lab component focuses on
bacteriology, including how bacteria are cultured, isolated, and
identified in the laboratory. A lab fee will be applied to
tuition.
Prerequisites: BIOL SCI 215-CN and BIOL SCI 219-CN, or BIOL SCI
201-CN and BIOL SCI 202-CN.
| Winter 2024 | ||||
| Start/End Dates | Day(s) | Time | Building | Section |
| 01/03/24 - 03/16/24 | Th | 6:15 – 9:15 p.m. | Tech Institute LG52 | 66 |
| Instructor | Course Location | Status | CAESAR Course ID | |
| Stanculescu, Adina | Evanston Campus | Open | ||
| Summer 2024 | ||||
| Start/End Dates | Day(s) | Time | Building | Section |
| 07/22/24 - 08/25/24 | Th | 1 – 4 p.m. | 28 | |
| Instructor | Course Location | Status | CAESAR Course ID | |
| Truchan, Hilary | Evanston Campus | Open | ||
| Schedule Notes : While courses on Thursday will be in person and will focus mainly on labs and exams, there will also be at least 3 hours of remote asynchronous course time each week as well. | ||||