This survey course is designed to introduce the fundamental principles and current
trends in the field of microbiology with emphasis on applied aspects. Students should
become familiar with the major groups of microorganisms, especially the prokaryotes.
Students should also have an understanding of the morphological and metabolic
diversity of prokaryotes. Likewise, students should become acquainted with sources
and uses of microorganisms in industrial, environmental, and biotechnological
applications. Information will be assimilated by the students through a combination
of methods including class lecture, textbook readings, laboratory experiments,
video presentations, and in-class demonstrations. Students will be evaluated on the
basis of several in-class tests and quizzes, a final exam, and laboratory practicals.

Lecture Outline
	I.	History of Microbiology
	II.	Prokaryotic Cell Structure
	III.	Microbial Classification
	IV.	Eukaryotic Cells and Diversity
	V.	Biological Molecules
	VI.	Bacterial Nutrition and Metabolism
	VII.	Microbial Genetics
	VIII.	Microbial Growth
	IX.	Control of Microbial Growth
	X.	Immunology
	XI.	Epidemilogy and Public Health Microbiology
	XII.	Microbiology of Water
	XIII.	Microbiology of Sewage
	XIV.	Microbiology of Milk
	XV.	Agricultural and Industrial Microbiology
	
Laboratory Outline
	I.	Use and Care of Microscopes
	II.	Preparation of Smears and Simple Stains
	III.	Morphology of Bacteria
	IV.	Transfer and Colony Selection
	V.	Pour, Streak and Spread Plating
	VI.	Dilutions
	VII.	Gram Stain
	VIII.	Endospore Stain
	IX.	Capsule Stain
	X.	Environmental Effects on Microbial Growth
	XI.	Water Pollution
	XII.	Examination of Dairy Products

All academic work must meet the standards contained in the UGA Student Honor
Code. Students are responsible for informing themselves about those standards before
performing any academic work. Students are allowed to study with each other in any
way they find useful. During an in-class test situation, students must not use any
notes or any help other than direct questions addressed to the instructor. During
the test students must have no communication with any other student, and they must
read only what is on their individual tests or answer sheets. The consequences for
academic dishonesty will be assessed on a case by case basis.