56-2150 Microbiology: Unseen Life

The course examines life at the microscopic level and is designed to provide an understanding of microbiology and its connectedness to the environment, medicine, agriculture, and industry. Topics will include exploration of the world of bacteria, viruses, and fungi; the use of microbes in genetic engineering, food preservation, and safety; the role of microbes in biotechnology, industry, and agriculture; antibiotic resistance; viral and bacterial diseases of humans; and the use of microbes or microbial products in bioterrorism.

4 Credits
SL