BIOL 217 - Medical Microbiology

Description

Hours: Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week Study of disease-causing microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and parasites, emphasizing microbial structure, genetics, physiology and pathogenesis of microorganisms. Topics also include interaction between pathogens and their hosts, diagnosis, treatment, disease prevention as well as impact of infectious diseases on psychology, society, economy and global affairs. Microbial culturing, identification, differentiation and clinical diagnostic assays will be studied in the laboratory. No credit given toward the biology major except for students enrolled in the Clinical Laboratory Science Emphasis.

Meeting Information

Info current as 12/21/2024
Days Times Room Meeting Dates Instructor
W  3:00 PM  -  5:50 PM  Aliso Hall 234 8/21/2021 - 12/11/2021 Caryl Ann Becerra

Status: Open
Class Number: 1193
Session: Regular Academic Session
Units: 4.00
Class Components: Laboratory
Career: Undergraduate
Dates: 8/21/2021 - 12/11/2021
Grading: Letter Grade

Class Availability

Information below is 24 hours old.
Enrollment Total: 18
Available Seats: 2
Wait List Capacity: 2
Wait List Total: 0

Textbook / Other Materials

Status: Required
ISBN: 9781617314773
Title: Microbiology Laboratory Theory & Appl: Brief Ed (L
Publisher: Morton Publishing Company
Author: Leboffe

Status: Required
ISBN: 9781617315602
Title: Microbiology: Laboratory Theory and Application, B
Publisher: Morton Publishing Company
Author: Pierce

More textbook information including prices

Enrollment Information

  • Lower Division
  • B2: Life Science - Biology, Chemistry, Biochem
  • B3: Laboratory
  • Includes any In Person Meeting
  • CS Numbers 15-17
  • Lab Fee $40

Notes

Not open to students majoring in this discipline