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2025-2026 College Catalog 
    
2025-2026 College Catalog

BIOL 231 - Biology of Microorganisms


A study of selected bacteria, viruses and parasites with an emphasis on host-microbe interactions and microorganisms implicated in human disease. Not open to students who have had an advanced microbiology course. Students may take CHEM 103  either prior to enrollment in or concurrently with the class.

Credits: 3
Terms Offered: Spring
Attributes: Natural Science with Lab (NSL)
Prerequisites: BIOL 103  or equivalent, CHEM 103  
Corequisites: BIOL 231L , CHEM 103