Catalog 2016-2017

BTEC 2191 Fundamental Microbial Biotechnology (2-0-2)

This course provides students with an introduction to the principles and techniques of microbiology and its current applications in research and industry. The course includes a survey of different major groups of microbial organisms, cell structure and function, microbial growth and control, microbial metabolism and genetics, and human exploitation of microbes and their products, including microbial biocontrol.

Offered Spring and Summer

Prerequisite

Permission of department; BIOL 1111 with a grade of C or higher; BIOL 1111L with a grade of C or higher; CHEM 1211 with a grade of C or higher; CHEM 1211L with a grade of C or higher

Corequisite

BTEC 2191L; CHEM 1211; CHEM 1211L