BIO 152 - Paramedical Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    S. Pittman, A. Stein, T. Williams-Patocka
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher or "Pass" in BIOL C1000 or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIO 152
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Introduction to the major groups of microorganisms and the diseases they cause. Emphasizes the concepts and techniques relevant to the student entering paramedical professions: identifying and handling bacteria, basic principles of immunology, medical microbiology and epidemiology. Principles of microbial physiology, genetics, growth and microbial control are discussed. This course satisfies the introductory microbiology requirement needed by students majoring in nursing and other paramedical fields leading to a B.S. or B.A. degree. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-5, Cal-GETC-5B,5C)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 4:30pm–5:50pm, Tue Thu 6:15pm–9:20pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:20am, Tue Thu 9:35am–12:40pm