BIO 208 - PRINCIPLES OF MICROBIOLOGY
Fall 2003

Instructor

Dr. Ruth E. Beattie

 

General Course Information

 

Class Time and Location

Section 001 - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8.00am - 8.50am 107 Morgan

Sections 201, 202, 203, 204 – Online got to ecourses.uky.edu

Text

Microbiology, An Introduction, 8th edition, Tortora, Funke & Case, Benjamin Cummings Publishing Co.

Biology with George Wolfe, Thinkwell CDs

 

Course Description

This is an introductory, survey course in microbiology. Emphasis is placed on structural, functional, ecological and evolutionary relationships between microorganisms.

 

Course Objectives

At the completion of the course, the student should be able to:

o                                Demonstrate an understanding of the broad principles which unify all life.

o                                Apply the principles of the molecular basis of life to the study of microorganisms.

o                                Recognize the ubiquity of microorganisms.

o                                Demonstrate knowledge of the classification, metabolism, diversity and genetics of selected microorganisms.

o                                Describe procedures / methodology used to culture, isolate, quantify, characterize and identify microorganisms.

o                                Demonstrate an understanding of the basic components of the host-parasite relationship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Any questions, comments? Contact Dr. Beattie at rebeat1@pop.uky.edu