Introduction to Microbiology
Welcome to General Microbiology
Spring Semester 2008 MWF at 10 AM in Room 100 BioSciences East
Class Announcements
All postings after March 14 will be at the UA D2L site
Welcome to General Microbiology! MIC 205A is a 3-credit introductory course offered to meet the needs of students interested in all aspects of microbiology, especially those related to health. The course is an introduction to the diverse lifestyles of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoan parasites, their importance in the biosphere, and their roles in human and animal diseases.
Course Objectives
The objectives of Microbiology 205A are to introduce the student to the ecology, physiology and infectious nature of microorganisms, particularly bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms. The successful student should understand the basic nature of a microorganism and its strategies for survival and reproduction. Also, the student will understand laboratory culture and the host response in an infectious setting.
Additionally
The course follows closely the textbook which is covered in its entirety. Take advantage of the McGraw-Hill web site for animations, self tests, and some related links.
Microbiology majors should also enroll in MIC 205B (Elements of Microbiology, Fall Semester). MIC 205L offers laboratory exercises in microbiology, in Summer Session I or Fall Semester.
Contact
Dr. Jim Collins, Instructor
Professor, Veterinary Science and Mirobiology
jimc@u.arizona.edu Phone: 626-7321