BIO 15 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

5 Units 3 hours lecture 6 hours lab
Transfers: CSU, UC
Prerequisite: BIO 20 or one year of high school biology with a grade of “C” or better AND CHEM 108 or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of “C” or better
Recommended Preparation: BIO 11
An examination of the fundamental biological concepts as they apply to viruses, bacteria, fungi, helminths and protozoa. Emphasis is placed on the prokaryotic cell. Theoretical as well as practical applications are discussed in such topics as bacterial cell structure, metabolism, genetics and mechanisms of infectious disease. Human immune defenses, chemotherapy and antibiotics are also discussed. Includes laboratory techniques and methods.
Grading Method: GR - Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
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