BIOL& 260 - Microbiology w/Lab

1. Apply understanding of cellular and molecular biology, genetics, metabolism, and evolution from previous courses to the microbial world. This includes comparing and contrasting prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures, metabolism, genetics, and reproduction, and describing the importance of microbial evolution.
2. Describe the ubiquity and diversity of microorganisms and relate both to the critical roles they play in global processes and to all life.
3. Explain the impact, both positive and negative, of microorganisms on human health.
4. Describe the interplay of microbial mechanisms of pathogenesis and the human immune system in an evolutionary context.
5. Articulate processes of microbial growth, and relate these to human methods of control.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in techniques important to the study, cultivation, and classification of microorganisms, including aseptic technique, biochemical tests, growth assays, and molecular biology techniques.
7. Compare and contrast current and historical understanding of microorganisms.
8. Articulate the importance of microorganisms to the individual, to human beings, to all life, and to global processes.
9. Apply knowledge of microbiology to important personal, health, social, and political issues.
10. Communicate effectively using language and understanding of biology.
11. Productively work in groups to successfully complete group activities and assignments.