BI 260 - Microbiology

Credits - 5 Lecture - 4 Lab - 1
This course introduces the nature of scientific inquiry and applies fundamental concepts of microbiology to scenarios and situations in public health to engage the student in critical thinking about how biological principles can be applied to everyday life situations. The course is designed for students fulfilling nursing prerequisites and is appropriate for students pursuing a biological science or medical degree.
Recommended preparations: MTH 062 or higher
Term(s) Offered: Fall
This course is intended for students transferring to Columbia Basin College or similar institutions where the Microbiology course equivalency is 5 or 6 credits. BI260 is similar to BI 234, with the addition of a research project that accounts for the additional course outcomes.
Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees. Meets Science general education requirement. Meets Lab Science requirement.