Microbiology: BIO 2350

This course is a comprehensive study of microorganisms. Topics covered will include the basic characteristics, morphology, physiology, growth, reproduction, and genetics of bacteria, as well as a brief taxonomical survey of the following microbial life forms: Archaea, Bacteria, Fungi, Protists and Viruses. Laboratory activities will include performing various techniques of microscopy, staining, culturing, and isolating bacteria. The morphology and metabolic processes of select microbial groups will be studied. Students will learn to apply various modern biological techniques that are used for controlling the growth of microbes, and to identify unknowns. The use of computers and Blackboard are integral aspects of the course.

Microbiology is the branch of biology that deals with microorganisms and their effects on other living organisms.  The American Heritage College Dictionary

HIV Budding - Scanning electron micrograph of HIV-1 budding (in green) from cultured lymphocyte.  This image has been colored to highlight important features.  Multiple round bumps on cell surface represent sites of assembly and budding of virions.

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