Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size26 studentsCredits4.5PrerequisiteBIOL 100, or BIOL 124, or BIOL 125, or BIOL 150 and CHEM 120, or CHEM 150 Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionAn introduction to microorganisms, including morphology, physiology, and growth of bacteria and other microorganisms such as viruses. The role of bacteria and viruses as part of the human microbiome and host defenses against pathogens are emphasized. Laboratory procedures include identification, growth and metabolism of bacteria. Lecture: 3 hours weekly. Lab: 5 hours weekly.Usually HeldTue Thu 9:30am–10:50am, Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:55pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–1:25pm, Tue Thu 5:30pm–6:50pm 