Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteCHEM 305, 309, or 400 with a grade of "C" or better Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionBIOL 440 General Microbiology Units: 4 Hours: 54 hours LEC; 72 hours LAB Prerequisite: CHEM 305, 309, or 400 with a grade of "C" or better Transferable: CSU; UC General Education: Local GE L5; Cal-GETC Area 5B; Cal-GETC Area 5C This course introduces the concepts of microbiology with an emphasis on forms, modes of growth, cell specialization, mutual, commensal and parasitic relationships of bacteria, fungi, molds, protozoans and viruses. Topics will be correlated with medical and health applications to animals and human beings.Usually HeldMon Wed 1:30pm–2:50pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:50pm, Tue Thu 5:30pm–6:50pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–9:05pm 