BIOL1029 — Microbes and Society: An Introduction to Microbiology
BIOL 1029 - Microbes and Society: An Introduction to Microbiology BIOL 1029 - Microbes and Society: An Introduction to Microbiology Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 1 Course Description: This course introduces students to the biology of the major microbial groups, their role in our everyday existence, and the methods of scientific inquiry. The lecture provides a global, cultural, and societal perspective on the roles microorganisms play in human civilizations. Course topics include genetic engineering, bioterrorism, antibiotic resistance, biotechnology, emerging infectious diseases, and the consequences of public policies on the emergence, spread, and control of infectious disease. The laboratory acquaints students with basic techniques used in the handling of microorganisms, and investigates the properties and uses of microbes. This course is intended for students who require a laboratory science course to fulfill general education or degree requirements. This course is not intended for students who require a microbiology course for Nursing, Pharmacy, Dental Hygiene or other allied health programs. MnTC Goals 3 Natural Science, 10 People/Environment Food safety and food preservation: food spoilage, methods of food preservation, programs for preventing foodborne disease Genomics: methodology, microbial genomes, Human Genome Project Biotechnology and industrial use of microbes throughout the world: pharmaceuticals, antibiotics, vaccines, DNA analysis and fingerprinting, enzymes, orga
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0940, RDNG0950, ENGL0090, ESOL0051, ESOL0052