Feb 25, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

BIOL 221 - General Microbiology


When Offered: F, S, SS

4 Credit(s)
2 Lecture Hour(s)
4 Lab Hour(s)

This is an introduction to the basic principles of microbiology. Microbial ultrastructure, growth, metabolism, molecular genetics, diversity, infectious diseases, and immunology will be discussed. The laboratory introduces students to the principles of microscopy, specimen preparation for light microscopy, aseptic techniques, cultivation techniques, and the biochemical activities of microorganisms.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100  or BIOL 101 , CHEM 104  or CHEM 106 .