Fall 2022 Class: Honors Microbiology

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Honors: Microbiology

Professor Suzanne Ziegenhorn

TR 8:00AM-9:15AM, 9:30AM-11:00AM, Des Plaines Campus

Register for BIO 251 0H1 (CRN: 32199)

Gen Ed: Lab-Life Sciences 

This laboratory course introduces the biology of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses. Course content includes metabolism, genetics, identification, control, physiology, relationship to health and disease, and host defense all in a microbial context. Though intended primarily for students in health fields, the content of this course connects directly to many aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic and topics such as viral biology, testing techniques, vaccine development/vaccination and epidemiology are explored and will be of interest to a broad audience. Honors students will engage in an in-depth case study that challenges them to investigate the pathogenic source of a mystery disease and share their findings.

Microbiology Lab

The Microbiology Lab

Microbiology Sample Tubes
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