The biology of microscopic organisms including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses. An introduction to basic principles of microbiology, with an emphasis on morphology, classification, cultivation, growth, physical, and chemical controlling agents, antibiotics, host-parasite interactions, and the benefits of microorganisms including genetic engineering applications. The lab includes proper technique in observation, identification of microbes, and reactions under various physical and chemical conditions. This course has an additional lab fee.Prerequisite: Placement in BIOL 120 or higher or one semester of a college-level biology course (ex. BIOL 101 or BIOL 105 and BIOL 105L with at least a C-).4 credits (3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), fall or spring semesterThis course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for Natural Science.