MMBIO 221
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
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
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
Title
0
Learning Outcome
Explain and discuss the ways by which microbiologists study microorganisms.
Title
2
Learning Outcome
Propose microbial solutions to global problems.
Title
4
Learning Outcome
Discuss the principle infectious diseases that affect mankind, including how they are transmitted, treated, controlled and prevented.
Title
1
Learning Outcome
Differentiate between the types of microorganisms by identifying relevant structure and their function in the biosphere.
Title
3
Learning Outcome
Describe how the human body defends itself against infectious agents.
Title
Immunity and Microbiology
Learning Outcome
Describe how the human body defends itself against infectious agents.
Title
Classify Microorganisms
Learning Outcome
Differentiate between the types of microorganisms by identifying relevant structure and their function in the biosphere.
Title
Microbial Solutions
Learning Outcome
Propose microbial solutions to global problems.
Title
Microbiology Techniques
Learning Outcome
Explain and discuss the ways by which microbiologists study microorganisms.
