BIOL 2117L Syllabus

Subject Code

BIOL

Course Number

2117L

Course Title

Introductory Microbiology Lab

Prerequisites

BIOL 2113 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 2113L with a grade of C or higher or BIOL 1111 with a grade of C or higher and BIOL 1111L with a grade of C or higher

Corequisites

BIOL 2117

Terms Offered

Credit Hours

(0-3-1)

Course Description

This course includes selected laboratory exercises paralleling the topics in BIOL 2117. The laboratory exercises include microbial diversity, microbial cell biology, microbial genetics, interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans, and microorganisms and human disease.

Course Outcomes

Laboratory Safety

• Discuss and apply laboratory exercises encompassing the appropriate practice of laboratory precautions and laboratory safety.

Microscope Use

• Discuss and use laboratory exercises encompassing proper care and use of the microscope.

Aseptic Technique

• Discuss and use laboratory exercises encompassing the practice and utilization of aseptic technique.

Microbial Growth

• Discuss and use laboratory exercises encompassing control of microbial growth.

Microbial Diversity

• Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing microbial diversity.

Microbial Cell Biology

• Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing microbial cell biology.

Microbial Genetics

• Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing microbial genetics.

Interactions and Impact of Microorganisms and Humans

• Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing interactions and impact of microorganisms and humans.

Microorganisms and Human Disease

• Perform and apply laboratory exercises encompassing microorganisms and human disease.