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Nov 21, 2024
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TCC Catalog 2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MCB2004 General Microbiology3 credit hour(s) | Fall | Spring | Summer
Prerequisite(s): satisfactory completion of Developmental Writing II (ENC0025 ) (or appropriate placement score), and a grade of “C” or better in Anatomy and Physiology I (BSC2085 ).
Corequisite(s): Recommended MCB2004L .
Principles of microbiology and cell biology are covered, emphasizing microbial and viral structure, physiology, genetics, growth, pathogenesis and control. Basic physical, chemical, and biochemical explanations of microbial actions at the cellular and biofilm level will be presented including enzyme kinetics, cellular metabolism, and molecular genetics. Specific and non-specific defenses will be explored in detail along with the dynamics of the spread of epidemics. The biology and medical implications of HIV infection will be addressed. Students will be responsible for understanding major features of approximately 60-80 microbial diseases. Critical thinking and problem solving will be emphasized throughout the course. Case studies, written projects, and disease presentations are also emphasized. Lecture: 3 hours.
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