MICRO 001 - Introductory Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Erum Syed, Habtezion Tecle
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Chemistry 051 and (Biology 020 or Physiology 001)
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This course utilizes the theoretical approach to the study of microorganisms and offers the student a comprehensive knowledge of the fundamentals of microbiology. It includes an introduction to the history of microbiology; classifications and identification of microorganisms; physiology and biology (nutrition, metabolism, growth, variability, etc) of microorganisms; microbiology of air, water, soil, food, sewage; industrial and medical microbiology. Laboratory experiments using appropriate techniques and methods of handling and investigating microorganisms are introduced in order to reinforce the lectures.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–2:10pm, Mon Wed 9:00am–10:30am, Tue Thu 6:30pm–9:40pm, Wed 6:30pm–9:40pm