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2026-2028 Catalog Volume XXXII Ver 1 
    
2026-2028 Catalog Volume XXXII Ver 1

BIO 1170 Microbiology Lab


Lecture: 0 Lab: 2 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 2
BIO 1170 is a laboratory course designed to be taken concurrently with BIO1160. Laboratory experiments supplement the subject matter covered in BIO1160 lectures. Lab exercises include sterile technique, microscopy, slide preparation, culture techniques (growth and isolation), identification of microorganisms, microbial metabolism and genetics, environmental factors that affect microbial growth, antibiotic resistance, and test standards. The role of microorganisms in food and beverage production are explored and the common pathogenic microbes are identified.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 1110  and BIO 1120  or BIO 1022  and BIO 1023 , grade of C or better required
Co-requisite(s): BIO 1160