MICRO 020 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Erum Syed, Priscilla Mak, Kang Kim, Jorge Martinez
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    Biology 003 or Biology 005 and Chemistry 051
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MICRO 020
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    General Microbiology. This is a comprehensive course for nursing and allied health majors. It covers fundamental principles and laboratory techniques related to systematics, morphology, physiology, genetics, ecology and evolution of microorganisms. Microbial classification, metabolism, genetics, and the roles of microorganisms as pathogens. Immunology and methods of controlling microbial growth are explored. Laboratory techniques emphasize microbiological techniques, concepts, and applications, including current molecular diagnostic methods in microbial genetics and immunology. Medical applications include basic concepts of microbial growth and control, epidemiology, immune response and a survey of important human diseases. MUSIC
    Usually Held
    Sat 8:00am–3:25pm, Tue 11:30am–2:40pm