BIOL 26 - Introductory Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Elsa Jimenez-Samayoa, Ann Daniel
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    (BIOL D040A, BIOL D040B and BIOL D040C) or (BIOL D006A or BIOL D06AH, BIOL D006B and BIOL D006C or BIOL D06CH), or equivalent, all with a grade of C or better
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of BIOL 26
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    The course introduces students to the sciences and the scientific method as exemplified by the study of microbiology. Morphology, metabolism, growth, and genetics of bacteria and other microorganisms; chemical and physical means of control; the disease process and immunity; the importance of microorganisms to humankind; and techniques and methods of microbiology are covered in this course.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:30pm–8:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:30am–2:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:30pm–3:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:30pm–4:20pm