Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteCHEM 305 with a grade of "C" or better and one of the following: BIOL 300, BIOL 303, BIOL 310, or BIOL 431 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis course provides a survey of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths that are associated with human infectious diseases and public health. It examines their cellular and molecular structure, physiology, metabolism, and genetics. Laboratory work introduces methods for cultivating and characterizing microorganisms.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–9:25am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:35am–12:40pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–3:50pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–11:05am 