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Course Description

This course introduces the student to the principles of microbiology. Topics include the history of microbiology, a survey of the different types of microorganisms, prokaryotic cell structure and function, microbial nutrition and growth, microbial metabolism and its applications, and bacterial genetics and gene expression. An introduction to bacterial gene expression will also be covered. The laboratory exercises complement the lectures and introduce the student to basic microbiological techniques and applications.

Notes

Note: Attendance at labs is mandatory. Labs begin the first week of classes. You will need to activate your Toronto Metropolitan email account in order to receive communication from your lab instructor.

Come prepared for your lab. You will need a lab coat, safety glasses or goggles, nitrile gloves, and a lab notebook. You should dress appropriately: no shorts, no skirts, no sandals, no open toed or open heeled shoes, and no high heels. 

Requisites

Prerequisite: CBLG 143 and CBLG 144

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Course Sections
Class Number
1039
Type
LEC
Days
M, W
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 05, 2025 to Jun 18, 2025
Type
LEC
Days
T, Th
Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
May 06, 2025 to Jun 17, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
78.0
Location
  • Downtown
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $1,178.48 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information