Recent SemestersSpring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits5PrerequisiteBIOL 105 or BIOL 105H or BIOL 124 ; CHEM 103 or CHEM 104 or CHEM 110 or CHEM 111 or CHEM 112 . Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionAn introduction to the biology of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and helminths. Metabolism, genetics, culture methods, identification, and control of common microbes are considered. Emphasis is placed on the virulence mechanisms and control of human pathogens and on the principles of immunology and host defense. Laboratory work includes techniques common to the control, culture, and identification of microbes. Required of pre-nursing students and medical technologists.Usually HeldTue Thu 11:30am–12:55pm, Mon Wed 2:55pm–4:20pm, Tue Thu 1:05pm–2:30pm, Mon Wed 3:50pm–5:20pm 