Microbiology is the study of bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa, their impact on life and the body’s defense against infection by these agents. The focus of this course involves bacterial growth and metabolism, classification of organisms, the immune system and infectious diseases. The laboratory activities study the growth characteristics and identification of bacteria, fungi and protozoa. Lecture: 3 hrs/Lab 2 hrs. weekly. Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in BIO 112 and CHM 220.