MICR 5 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Steven Kessler, Madison Ingraham, Ian Perrone, Maria Svinth
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Course completion of ENGL 1A OR EMLS 10 (formerly ESL 10); AND
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MICR 5
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B3 · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Students will study the following topics: morphology, growth, metabolism, genetics, and control of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria and viruses. Includes principles of microbial pathogenicity, and the human immune response. Emphasis on laboratory techniques. Intended for allied health majors considering transfer to CSU or UC.
    Usually Held
    Thu 10:00am–12:50pm, Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:45pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–11:50am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–4:15pm