Summer 2024 - BISC 303 D100
Microbiology (4)
Class Number: 1496
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
May 6 – Aug 2, 2024: Tue, Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Julian Guttman
jguttman@sfu.ca
1 778 782-8618
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Prerequisites:
BISC 102, MBB 222, and MBB 231, all with a minimum grade of C-.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
A broad introduction to micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses and archaea) with an emphasis on their molecular biology, metabolism, physiology, and interactions with their hosts and environment. Labs introduce students to modern microbial techniques.
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.
Registrar Notes:
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