TransfermaticBIOSC at Diablo Valley College

    BIOSC 146 - Principles of Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Matthew Fein, Axel Duwe, Michael Lee, Karen Bloom, Grady Pierroz
    Recent Semesters
    2026SU, 2026SP
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.7Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 107 - Integrated Inorganic, Organic, and Biological Chemistry CHEM-107 or CHEM-108 or CHEM-109 or CHEM-120 or equivalent
    2026SU Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    This course will explore the principles of microbiology with a molecular emphasis, as well as extensive laboratory experience. It is appropriate for allied health and biology majors. Topics include microscopy and staining, cell structure and function, cell biochemistry and metabolism, growth and control of microbes (with an emphasis on sterile technique), microbial genetics, biotechnology concepts and applications, classification and identification of microbes, immunology and applications, epidemiology, medical microbiology, and public health microbiology.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 11:10am–2:20pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:30am–11:00am, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 11:10am–2:30pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 9:30am–11:00am