BIOL 221 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    STEM Staff, David M. Gibbs, Frank U. Sauer, Minhee Ko
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    28–60 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    ( BIOL 100 , BIOL 107 , or BIOL 201 ) and ( CHEM 100 or CHEM 201 , Minimum grade C)
    Spring 2027 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 B2 · CSU GE Area B3
    Description
    Introductiontomicrobiologywithemphasison: morphology,reproduction, growth, metabolishm, genetics and taxonomy of micro organisms; methods of biotechnology applicable to microbiology; and the role of micro organisms in infectious disease, methods of control of the disease, and the immune response of the host.
    Usually Held
    Fri Sat 8:00am–9:20am, Fri Sat 8:00am–9:30am, Fri Sat 9:20am–12:25pm, Fri Sat 9:30am–12:50pm