Nov 22, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25

BIOS 3225 - General Microbiology Laboratory


Overview of bacteria, protista, viruses, and their relationship to us and our environment. Lab training in common microbiological methods.

Requisites: BIOS 3220 or concurrent and WARNING: no credit if BIOS 3210
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 4.0 laboratory
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Apply experimental design to identify microorganisms.
  • Evaluate the effects of mutagenesis on microorganisms.
  • Students will be able to describe of the practical aspects and application of microbiology concepts in common themes of everyday life including testing of water and food, and human diseases.
  • Students will perform routine microbiological laboratory techniques.
  • Use physiology, microscopy, and DNA analysis to demonstrate the diversity of microorganisms.


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