General Microbiology

This course explores the morphology, growth, metabolism, and genetics of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Topics include microbial growth and control, genetic transmission and expression, microbial pathogenicity, infectious disease transmission, immunology, and the role of microbes in biotechnology. Students also focus on microscopy, aseptic transfer, and safe cultivation of microorganisms with an additional emphasis on documentation, data analysis, and experimental design.