SQ Microbes & Disease

A study of basic principles and laboratory procedures of microbiology, with special attention to the bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi of medical importance, as well as to the functioning of the human immune system. This course examines the diversity, relationships, development, and structure & function of animals. Additionally, ecological relationships among animals are considered with particular emphasis on populations and communities. These topics are considered from a molecular, cellular, and organismal viewpoint and build upon the topics of BIOL 120C. Students should also complete the laboratory section of the course (BIOL107L Microbes and Disease).