Undergraduate Studies


BIOL 22100 Introduction to Microbiology

Session Offered:
Spring, Credit 4.0

Prerequisites:

BIOL 11000 or 11100 or 20300 or 30100 and CHM 11100 and 11200 or 11500 and 11600 

Description:

Microbiology is a rapidly expanding field of study, currently drawing information from and contributing information to nearly all the sciences from cellular chemistry to global climate change.  Microbiologists are called upon to address issues in medicine, food science, agriculture and biotechnology.  A thorough introduction to the subject is important for students in many disciplines.  Although Bio 22100 is an introduction, most students will find it a challenging course due to the breadth of science that even basic microbiology encompasses.  We will cover topics including biochemistry, metabolism, genetics, immunology and pathogenesis, as well as specific medical and environmental microorganisms.  After successfully completing Bio 22100, a student will have the background in microbiology necessary for further study in medicine or allied health sciences, microbial ecology, antimicrobial pharmacology and related disciplines.  He or she will also have an understanding of the microbiological diversity in the biosphere, and be better prepared to appreciate the extent to which microbiology shapes our daily lives.

Instructor(s):
Thomas M. Walter 

E-mail:
waltert@purdue.edu

Textbook(s):

Textbook options will be discussed during the first day of class

Lab Manual:  Introduction to Microbiology
Year/Edition:  2008-2009
ISBN Number:  978-1-60199-040-2
Author(s): Iris Sun
Publisher:  Cache House Publishing

Course Format:

BIOL 22100 is a linked course.  You must choose from:

CRN

Instructional Type

Day

Time

Room(s)

12142

50-min Lecture

MWF

1:30-2:20

 LILY 1105

 12143-12157

2-hr. Laboratory

TWTHorF

  7:30 -3:30

LILY G132



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