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

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3

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3

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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.