BIOL 23 General Microbiology

Units: 5
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 108 hours LAB
Grade Options: Letter Grade
General Education: Delta Area 2; CSU Area B2; IGETC Area 5B
Term Typically Offered: Every term
Prerequisites: CHEM 3A Introduction to Chemistry with a grade of “C” or better.
Advisories: BIOL 1 with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is the study of the nature and activities of microorganisms and their relationships to human life and human interest. The laboratory activities include bacteriology and mycological techniques, demonstration of physiological activities, isolation and identification of microorganisms, a student designed independent experiment, and may also include field trips to demonstrate practical applications. This course meets introductory requirements for majors in microbiology and for other students requiring knowledge of microbiology. (HBCU, UC, CSU)