BIOL G210 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Nam Vu, Michael Valinluck, Tara Solgi, Rebecca Hernandez, Bridgett Seanez, Atousa Doust, Andrew Dunnigan, Aaron Fay
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    32 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    BIOL G100 or BIOL G180 or BIOL G220 or BIOL G225 .
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL G210
    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
    This course discusses major concepts of general microbiology, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell types, structural organization of cells, cellular metabolism, regulation of metabolism, genetics, host-parasite relationships, microorganisms in human health and disease, immunology and serology, recombinant DNA technology, growth of microbial cells, and controlling growth by chemical and physical means. Bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, and viruses are studied. Laboratory skills include microscopy, staining techniques cultivation techniques, and aseptic techniques.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:05pm–6:30pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–10:35am