BIOL1060 Microbes and Society (Goal 3 & 10)

This course is primarily intended for non-science majors. The major, organizing themes of the course are centered upon learning the basic concepts and theories of biology, with major emphasis placed on gaining an understanding of the microbial world, and how microbes impact humans and their environment. Topics of study will include a survey of microorganisms, an examination of the human microbiome, the microbial role in industry, food production and biotechnology, bioterrorism and the local and global threat of infectious disease.

  • MnTC (Goals 3/NS and 10 PE)

  • (3 Cr – 2 lect, 1 lab)