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This course examines the principles of applied microbiology and microbial technology important to clinical diseases and biotechnology. Students are introduced to the general This course examines the principles of applied microbiology and microbial technology important to clinical diseases and biotechnology. Students are introduced to the general concepts concerning the morphology, genetics, and reproduction of these microbial agents. Lectures focus on individual organisms, with emphasis on infectious diseases, biotechnology applications, molecular and biochemical characteristics, and molecular and serological identification methods. Students will also discuss the impact that biotechnology, particularly genomics, will have on the development of antibiotics and vaccines as treatments and preventive measures. Prerequisite: 410.603 Advanced Cell Biology or equivalent