This course is designed to provide students a basic overview of the techniques involving the culturing, identification, and ecology of microbes. Special emphasis will be placed on aseptic technique, isolation, morphology, differential testing, and laboratory techniques. ~KCOG System wide Transfer Alignment BIO2040 Prerequisites: BI 100 General Biology, BI 101 General Biology Lab or BI 202 Anatomy and Physiology, BI 203 Anatomy and Physiology Lab or College Level Chemistry.