Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits4PrerequisiteBIOLOGY 003, 005, or 006; and CHEM 051, CHEM 060, or CHEM 101 with a grade of C or better. Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2DescriptionThis class is an introduction to principles of microbiology, with emphasis on clinical microbiology for the allied health sciences, including the chemistry, biology, taxonomy, and genetics of pathogenic microorganisms. Principles of pathology and interactions of pathogenic microorganisms with the host are presented by examining infectious diseases of major organ systems. Laboratory exercises develop skills and strategies employed in the clinical microbiology laboratory. MICRO 1 COMBINED WITH MICRO 020, MAXIMUMUsually HeldTue Thu 9:40am–11:05am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:50pm–2:20pm, Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:25pm, Mon Wed 2:40pm–4:05pm 