BIOL 440 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Sayna A. Jahangiri, Kinga Graniczkowska-Dini, Emily J. Mills Ko, Kalee R. Christensen, Cassandra A. Neitling, Gina Chaput, Kendra Harris, Linda D. Abraham
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 305 or CHEM 400 with a grade of "C" or better.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    GETC Area 5C This course introduces the concepts of microbiology with an emphasis on forms, modes of growth, cell specialization, mutual, commensal and parasitic relationships of bacteria, fungi, molds, protozoa and viruses. Topics will be correlated with medical and health applications to animals and human beings. Students are required to purchase a laboratory coat, microscope slides, safety glasses, disposable gloves and a laboratory notebook. Field trips and/or a semester project may be required.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:20pm, Tue Thu 7:30pm–9:35pm, Mon Wed 11:00am–1:05pm