Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms. These organisms, called Microbes include algae, bacteria, molds, protozoans, virsus and yeasts. The study also includes the study of tiny infectious particles as prions, viroids, and plasmids. Microbiology is one of the largest and most complex of the biological sciences because it deals with many diverse biological disciplines. In addition to studying the natural history of microbes, it alos deals with every aspect of microbe-human and microbe-environment interactions. These interactions include genetics, metabolism, infection, disease, drug therapy, immunology, genetic engineering, industry, agriculture, and ecology.
About this Site
This site includes all topics covered from lectures and lab experiments in Microbiology 295, gives links to other good websites and includes a short biography of the student publisher of this page. Also, under Featured Topics 2 in-depth views containing information and detailed pictures can be found covering the Immune Response and the use and reactions of the Enterotube II. This page can be used as review of material for anyone who has had 295 or used as a guide for those who are planning to take 295 in the future.
