BIOL 205 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Minxiu Wang, Sarah C. Hawkins, David Michael Lizarraga, Todd Christopher White, Michael Rey Williams, Jericho Resabal Ortanez, Todd Laurel Johnson, Laura Murphy and 9 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    BIOL 107 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 205
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    This introductory course covers fundamental aspects of microbiology including taxonomy, structure, physiology, reproduction, genetics, control, immunology, diversity, and host-symbiont relationships. Lab work emphasizes basic techniques for culturing, staining, counting, and identifying microorganisms. This course is intended for students pursuing careers in allied health fields and may meet entry requirements for these allied health fields.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue Thu 5:30pm–6:55pm, Tue Thu 7:05pm–10:10pm