BIOL 119 - Fundamentals of Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Pallavi Lal, Karen Gard, Sumanjari Das, Michael Lee, Kristi Fox
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.2Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 107 - Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry CHEM-107 or 108 or 109 or 120 or equivalent
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will explore the fundamentals of microbiology and emphasize its application to allied health professions. Topics include microscopy and staining, cell structure and function, biological molecules and metabolism, growth and control of microbes (with an emphasis on sterile technique), microbial genetics and biotechnology, classification and identification of microbes, immunology and applications, epidemiology, medical microbiology, and public health microbiology.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm