Taxonomical characterization of prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses with particular emphasis on bacterial morphology, genetics, metabolism, and molecular biology. Additionally we will explore controlling microbial growth and infection along with microbial diseases of the body. Fundamental skills will be acquired in aseptic and subculturing techniques, microbial staining, and microscopy. Additional attention will be applied to using nutritional, biochemical, and pharmacological assays to identify microorganisms.