Recent SemestersFall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025Class Size24 studentsCredits5PrerequisiteBIOL M02A or BIOL M02AH or PHSO M01 or PHSO M01H and CHEM M01A or CHEM M01AH or CHEM M12 or CHEM M11 or high school Chemistry equivalent Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3DescriptionEmphasizes microbiological principles and lab techniques related to the morphology, metabolism, genetics, classification, and ecology of bacteria. Characterizes viruses and eukaryotic microorganisms. Focuses on human disease including characteristics of pathogens, immunology, and epidemiology. Practices laboratory exercises including aseptic technique, staining, the determination of bacterial growth conditions and requirements, and the identification of an unknown bacterium. Applies microbiology in clinical applications.Usually HeldMon Wed 1:00pm–3:50pm, Mon Wed 11:30am–12:45pm, Mon Wed 5:30pm–6:45pm, Mon Wed 7:00pm–9:50pm 