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Academic Year 2005/2006

Microbiology
MB&B 231 FA
Crosslistings:
BIOL 231

This course will study microorganisms in action, as agents of disease in ecological situations, and as tools for research in molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry. Particular emphasis will be placed on new ideas in the field. These will include recombinant DNA technology and molecular genetics.

MAJOR READINGS

Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 9th edition
Madigan, Martinko, Parker

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three exams

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Freshman are excluded. Primarily a course for Juniors and Seniors. Students who intend to take this course and the Chemistry 251, 252 sequence concurrently may enroll in this course with the permission of the instructor. Sophomores who have taken Cell Biology and Genetics in their freshman year may also enroll as long as they have had or are taking the CHEM251, 252 sequence.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: ([MB&B205 or BIOL205] AND [BIOL206 or MB&B206]) OR ([MB&B225 or BIOL225] AND [BIOL206 or MB&B206]) OR [MB&B181 or BIOL181] OR [MB&B195 or BIOL195] Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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