Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026Class Size20 studentsCredits5Prerequisite( CHEM 001A or CHEM 015 or CHEM 030A ) and ( BIOL 004A or BIOL 071 or BIOL 072 ); all with C or better Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionGeneral Microbiology covers the structure and activities of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, helminths, and algae. This course also covers principles of microbial control, metabolism, environmental microorganism genetics, genetic engineering, disease, modes of infection, and immunity. Emphasis is on aseptic laboratory technique, and the application of microbiology to human welfare.Usually HeldMon Wed 1:45pm–4:50pm, Mon Wed 5:15pm–8:20pm, Tue Thu 1:45pm–4:50pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–12:05pm 