MMBIO 221
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General Microbiology
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Microbial world, emphasizing communicable diseases, their causes and control.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
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3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Any biology course
Recommended
Any chemistry course
Note
Recommended for students seeking a liberal education in microbiology who do not have the prerequisites to take the more advanced courses. Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at https://is.byu.edu/catalog/MMBIO-221-M003
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Learning Outcome
Explain and discuss the ways by which microbiologists study microorganisms.
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2
Learning Outcome
Propose microbial solutions to global problems.
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4
Learning Outcome
Discuss the principle infectious diseases that affect mankind, including how they are transmitted, treated, controlled and prevented.
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1
Learning Outcome
Differentiate between the types of microorganisms by identifying relevant structure and their function in the biosphere.
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3
Learning Outcome
Describe how the human body defends itself against infectious agents.
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Immunity and Microbiology
Learning Outcome
Describe how the human body defends itself against infectious agents.
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Classify Microorganisms
Learning Outcome
Differentiate between the types of microorganisms by identifying relevant structure and their function in the biosphere.
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Microbial Solutions
Learning Outcome
Propose microbial solutions to global problems.
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Microbiology Techniques
Learning Outcome
Explain and discuss the ways by which microbiologists study microorganisms.