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Fall 2023
Dec 22, 2024
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BIOL 228 - Microbiology
An introduction to the basic principles of microbiology, emphasizing microbial systems and their impact on the biosphere and human life. The course focuses on evolution, energy pathways and transformation, information flow, and structure-function of microbial organisms. Special attention is given to bacteria, viruses, and biotechnology. Laboratory (3 hours) exercises introduce students to standard techniques of cultivation and identification of microorganisms, and practices unique to microbiology laboratories. Corequisite: BIOL 228L Microbiology Lab. Prerequisite: a college-level introductory biology course with lab, a college-level introductory chemistry course with lab and MATH 123 College Algebra, all with a grade of C- or higher; or permission of the instructor.
1.250 Credit hours
4.000 Lecture hours

Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated, Post-Baccalaureate Tchr Lcnse, Undergraduate
Schedule Types: Lecture, Directed Study

Biology Department

Course Attributes:
Biology Group A Course, Undergraduate Level Course, 3 hour/wk laboratory component

Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Levels:     
      Non-Matriculated
May not be assigned one of the following Student Attributes:     
      DGCE Student

Corequisites:
BIOL 228L

Prerequisites:
PREREQ for BIOL 228

General Requirements:
Course or Test: BIOL 100 to 199
Course Attribute: D1LA
Required Courses: 1
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: BIOL 100 to 199
Course Attribute: LAB3
Required Courses: 1
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: BIOL 100 to 199
Course Attribute: LAB4
Required Courses: 1
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
Course or Test: CHEM 100 to 199
Course Attribute: D1LA
Required Courses: 1
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: CHEM 100 to 199
Course Attribute: LAB3
Required Courses: 1
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or
Course or Test: CHEM 100 to 199
Course Attribute: LAB4
Required Courses: 1
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
and
Course or Test: MATH 123 to 123R
Required Courses: 1
Minimum Grade of C-
May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently.  )
or

May not be taken concurrently. )


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