BLGY2330

Meets Mn Transfer Curriculum Goal Area 3 - Natural Sciences. Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, helminths, and viruses. Students will explore fundamental microbial structure, function, lab practices, biotechnologies and taxonomy. This course also explores the impact of microbes on their surrounding environment, including their impact on humans and other organisms. This course includes a laboratory (lab) component. Student Learning Outcomes

• Summarize major groups of microorganisms with respect to the impact they have in the world.
• Discuss the use of microorganisms as model species for understanding life processes.
• Describe microbial structures and functions at the molecular, cellular, and organismal level.
• Demonstrate microbiology laboratory techniques including microscopy, culture, identification, and staining of microbes.
  
• Apply the scientific method in a microbiology laboratory.
• Summarize microbial genetics including variations and manipulations of microbial genomes.
  
• Summarize the metabolic and energy production pathways in microorganisms.
• Predict the effectiveness of various microbial control methods on microorganisms.
• Illustrate the complex interactions that occur between a microorganism and a host.
• Summarize the pathogenesis of microbial diseases in humans.
• Apply principles of written scientific communication including formal organizational strategies and citation of primary literature.