Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026Class Size24 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteCompletion of BIOL 101 or 110 or 120, and CHEM 101. This course is designed to present an overview of the biology of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and helminths. Information is directed towards students in preprofessional programs for nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, physicians assistant, food science, environmental monitoring, animal and crop sciences as well as biological science majors. Wherever possible, new development in Biotechnology, Virology and Immunology are discussed to provide students with current knowledge in this important field of science. The laboratory introduces a broad spectrum of microorganisms and the concepts and techniques required to identify and classify unknown bacteria. (UC, CSU, AVC) (GE: IGETC Areas 5B, 5C CSU Areas B2, B3, AVC Area A) Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionThis course is designed to present an overview of the biology of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi and helminths. Information is directed towards students in preprofessional programs for nursing, dental hygiene, surgical technology, physicians assistant, food science, environmental monitoring, animal and crop sciences as well as biological science majors. Wherever possible, new development in Biotechnology, Virology and Immunology are discussed to provide students with current knowledge in this important field of science. The laboratory introduces a broad spectrum of microorganisms and the concepts and techniques required to identify and classify unknown bacteria.Usually HeldTue Thu 9:30am–10:50am, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:20am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:30am–10:55am 