Jul 01, 2025  
2020-2021 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 
    
2020-2021 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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MBIO 1310 - Microbes and Society

Credits: 3 Class: 2 Lab: 2
Prerequisite(s): Credit or enrollment in ENG 1301  or 010 core complete.
An integrated lecture/laboratory course for non-science majors. This course will introduce the student to microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses and will explore their impact on humans. The numerous benefits of microorganisms (protection, food, genetic engineering, soil fertility, biofuels, recycling and bioremediation) will also be explored. Microorganisms that cause disease, food spoilage and corrosion will also be considered. This course will not satisfy the microbiology requirement for nursing schools.



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