BIO 173 - Microbes in World Affairs

Class: 3 Lab: 0 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 3

Prerequisites: Take One: BIO-110 or BIO-111; Take ENG-095 RED-090 or ENG-111
This course provides an integrated and comprehensive study of the microbial world and its influence on global events and human affairs. Topics include plant and animal diseases caused by viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens and their impacts on history, industrial microbiology, biotechnology, and microbial ecology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of microbes in human and world affairs. (S12302)