BIO 230 General Microbiology
This course will examine the diverse world of microorganisms, from pathogens to extremophiles. The many roles played by microorganisms in a variety of environments will be emphasized, especially how they produce food products, manufacture organic materials, recycle nutrients, break down pollutants, and cause diseases. There is a lab component to this course. This course is a sustainability-containing course, addressing the importance of genetic diversity and the natural processes that sustain life.
Prerequisite
BIO 101 or instructor's permission