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Apr 24, 2024   2022-2023 Academic Catalog  Select a Catalog 2023-2024 Catalog 2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]      Global Search Catalog Search Choose Search Location Select an option Courses Programs Hierarchy Items Other Content Entire Catalog Search Keyword Field Whole Word/Phrase Advanced Search Catalog Navigation   Catalog Home   Notices   Academic Calendar   All Programs   Credit for College Courses through Proficiency Testing   CAREER Cooperative Program   Overview of Degrees and Certificates   The General Education Core   Transfer Degrees   Courses Approved for Transfer   Career Degrees and Certificates   General Studies   Suggested Areas of Concentration/Major Fields, Transfer Degrees   Required Curriculum, Career Degrees and Certificates   Course Descriptions   Addendum   Previous Catalogs HELP 2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG] Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) BIOL 107 Microbes and Society (IAI: L1 903) Prerequisite: Placement into ENG 099  or higher 3 lectures per week; 3 hrs transfer credit This course focuses on microorganisms and introduces students to scientific inquiry by examining such biological concepts as organization, heredity, evolution, and ecology. It emphasizes the role of microorganisms on health and disease and their relevance to biotechnology and industry. The course also addresses the social and economic impact of microorganisms and their effects on health, sanitation, and agriculture.  Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window)