MICRO 020 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Teresa Low, Aron Kamajaya, Kimberly Berthet, Christopher Castillo, Russell Swift
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    BIOLOGY 003 or 006; and CHEM 051 or 060 or 101 or PHYSIOL 001 or equivalent 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 B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Prerequisite: BIOLOGY 003 or 006; and CHEM 051 or 060 or 101 or PHYSIOL 001 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better. This course introduces students to bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and multicel- lular parasites, and includes examination of microbial morphology, metabolism, genetics, and the roles of microorganisms in infectious diseases. This course also includes immunology and methods of controlling microorganisms. The labs include microscopy, aseptic technique, cultivation, isolation and identification of bacteria, and control of bacterial populations. This course is recommended for pre-nursing and allied health students who need a 4 unit course with 3 hours of lab per week.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon 9:00am–12:10pm, Thu 1:15pm–4:25pm, Thu 9:00am–12:10pm