MICRO 020 - General Microbiology

    Recent Professors
    Kareen Martin, Julie Kanjanapangka, Gregory Horwitz, Laurimar Escudero
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    7.5Heavyout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    BIOLOGY 003.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of MICRO 020
    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
    Study of microorganisms, including their structure, metabolism, methods of multiplying, and classification. The techniques used to control microorganisms and the human body's defenses against microbial attack are emphasized. The laboratory covers the microscopic examination of microorganisms, aseptic techniques, the cultivation of bacteria, the effects of antimicrobial agents, and the influence of the environment on bacterial growth. (GE Area � IGETC: 5B, 5C; CSU GE: B2, B3) MULTIMEDIA (MULTIMD) CREDIT COURSE LISTINGS & DESCRIPTIONS
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 1:15pm–2:40pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:55am, Tue Thu 2:50pm–4:15pm, Tue Thu 8:55am–10:20am