BIS 114◊ Microbes and Society

3 credits

Introductory lecture course, which investigates the properties of life including organization, classification, metabolism, heredity, evolution and ecology using microorganisms. Topics included are a survey of microorganisms, as well as the role of microorganisms in food production, health and disease and biotechnology. Students will not be able to receive credit for both BIS 114◊ and BIS 122◊.

Lecture: 3 hours