Examine an overview of the major areas of microbiological study, including cell structure and function, genetics, host-microbe interactions, physiology, ecology, diversity, and virology. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Biology 326R and Molecular Biosciences 326R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Credit with a grade of at least C- or registration for Biology 325 or 325H, and Chemistry 302, 302C, or 302H with a grade of at least C-.