Summer 2023 - BISC 303 D100

Microbiology (4)

Class Number: 1613

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 11, 2023
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BISC 102 and MBB 231 with a grade of C- or better.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The biology of micro-organisms and their significance in the understanding of cellular processes. Students are required to come into the lab on average of two hours per week in addition to the four hour scheduled lab each week for project work.

COURSE DETAILS:

COURSE DETAILS:

Students will be introduced to the unique biology of microorganisms as well as their importance in the environment and in medicine. Lecture topics complement the lab exercises (see below) and will include: Diversity- Structure, function, and taxonomy; Metabolism -  growth and metabolic diversity; bacterial genetics, viruses, symbiosis, pathogenesis, microbial control and industrial/ environmental applications.

Laboratory Component: The laboratory exercises familiarize students with basic techniques in microbiology. Labs will commence during the first week of classes.  

Grading

  • • Lab Assignments 50%
  • • Midterm Exam 15%
  • • Final Exam 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Prescott’s Microbiology  12th Edition (2023) by Willey, Sherwood and Wolverton,  McGraw Hill Higher Education ISBN  9781264088393

Connect (w/ Smartbook ebook) and the hard copy print edition are both acceptable.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.