BIO 209L - Applied Microbiology Laboratory

1 cr.

This course will provide hands-on learning in the field of applied and environmental microbiology. Laboratory exercises and field experiences will focus on selected experiments which will provide students with a range of laboratory skills in applied microbiology as applied to soil, water, wastewater, sewage, air, and the general environment. Emphasis will be placed on sampling of microorganisms, bacterial growth curve, and analysis of water quality, isolation of coliphages, and Ames test for chemical mutagens. Also, the occurrence, distribution, ecology, and detection of microorganisms in various environments will be studied. Three hours per week for laboratory. Pre-requisites: BIO 111L and BIO 112L (Biology majors), or BIO 101L and BIO 102L (for non-majors). Co-requisite: BIO 209. This course may only be offered every other year.