BIOL 15 - Introduction to Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Cody S. Frazer, Mandeep K. Grewal, Andrea K. White, Michael Matiasek, Jill K. Terra
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    18–24 students
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1 or CHEM 51 and One year high school biology or BIOL C1000 or BIOL 2 or BIOL 20 or BIOL 21
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course includes the study of the structure and function of viruses, bacteria, fungi and protists, with emphasis on the predominant pathogenic members of those groups. Study of basic organic chemistry, genetics, metabolism, microbe-host interactions, the immune response and etiological factors involved in disease are also included. Methods of detection, identification, isolation, culture, enumeration, and control of microbes are provided. Graded only.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 10:30am–10:55am, Mon Wed 10:55am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–10:55am, Tue Thu 10:55am–12:20pm