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
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    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