MSB 2010C

(4) (A.A.): Three hours lecture, three hours lab per week.

Prerequisite: BSC 2085C or BSC 1005C or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better. This course meets Area V requirements for the A.A./A.A.S./A.S. general education requirements.

This course provides an introduction to the principles of microbiology, including microscopy cultivation techniques, control of microbial growth, host resistance mechanisms and a survey of bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoal pathogens. It is strongly recommended that students without recent coursework in chemistry take CHM 1025C or equivalent. Student already with credit for MCB 2010C cannot subsequently get credit for BSC 1005C.