BIO 205 - Microbiology

1. Microbial anatomy 
2. Bacterial nutrition, metabolism, and physiology 
3. Bacterial genetics 
4. Physical and chemical control of microorganisms 
5. Anti-microbial therapy 
6. Basic principles of epidemiology 
7. Humoral and Cellular immunity 
8. Bacteria of medical importance 
9. Viruses of medical importance 
10. Fungi and protozoa of medical importance 

1. Identify and describe the principal physical features of bacterial, fungal, and protozoal cells. (1) 
2. Use the standard microbiological laboratory protocols to isolate, cultivate, and identify bacteria. Prepare a written summary of the identification. (2) 
3. Describe the method of inheritance in haploid microorganisms, with emphasis on mutation rate. (3)
4. Use the standard microbiological laboratory protocols to prepare sterile microbiological media and demonstrate the effects of chemical agents on bacterial growth. (4)
5. Use the standard microbiological laboratory protocols to demonstrate the effects of antibiotics on medically important bacteria. (5) 
6. Describe the various methods of transmission of human disease from other humans, the environment, and animal vectors.(6) 
7. Describe the relationship between the human immune system and resistance to disease. (7) 
8. Describe the important clinical features of human diseases due to bacteria. (8) 
9. Describe the principal structural and genetic features of medically important viruses, and their usual clinical presentation. (9) 
10. Describe the important clinical features of human diseases due to fungi and protozoa. (10)