BIOL 074 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Joel A. Stryker, Karen C. Hurst, Ann Daniel, Aneta Drazkiewicz, Irina N. Krylova
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    CHEM 001A or CHEM 015 or CHEM 032A and BIOL 071 or BIOL 072 ; with C or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5C · Cal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Students are introduced to the structure and activities of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, helminths, and algae. Students will study the principles of microbial control, metabolism, environmental microorganism genetics, genetic engineering, disease, modes of infection, and immunity. Emphasis is on aseptic laboratory technique and the application of microbiology to human welfare.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:45pm–4:50pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm, Tue Thu 1:45pm–4:50pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–9:05pm