BIO 8 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Patrick Yuh, Stevie Nystrom, Luis Cayetano Simmari, Sharmila Ramamurthy
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    BIO 10 or 15 with a grade of credit or 'C' or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIO 8
    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
    An introduction to microbiology with an emphasis on bacteriology. Includes the study of morphology, physiology and classification of microorganisms, a survey of infectious disease, immunology and techniques for culture and control of microorganisms. This course is also listed as AH 8. PREREQUISITE: BIO 10 or 15 with a grade of credit or 'C' or better. ADVISORY: Chemistry 30A; high school-level reading and writing skills; skills equivalent to those of an Elementary Algebra course.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:40am–1:05pm, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Mon Wed 8:00am–9:25am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–2:30pm