BIOL 280 - Essentials of Microbiology and Biochemistry

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An introductory Microbiology and Biochemistry course primarily designed for College of Engineering students in the Chemical Engineering Concentration. The biology of microorganisms will be introduced including structure and function of bacteria, archaea, microalgae, and fungi. Special emphasis will be placed on properties and structures of cellular components and metabolism as they relate to cellular function. Laboratory will introduce aseptic technique and recombinant production of bacterial enzymes used in pharmaceutical applications. Fall semester. This course does not serve as a replacement for BIOL 334 or BIOL 430 /CHEM 430 Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BIOL 111, CHEM 111, CHEM 113, CHEM 227