Pre-requisite: 62101
This introductory study in Microbiology includes a history of the impact of microorganisms on the well being of mankind and the attempts to explain and control these influences. Discussed in this course will be the nature, nutrition, metabolism and genetics of bacteria, and nature of viruses, fungi and protozoa. An introduction to recombinant DNA technology, infectious disease, immunology and Public Health are also included along with environmental and industrial applications.