Microbiology 33 - General Microbiology

5 units:  3 hr. lecture, 6 hr. lab
Prerequisite: Biology 10 or Anatomy 30 or
Anatomy 32 or Physiology 31 or equivalent;
and Chemistry 4 or Chemistry 20 or
Chemistry 1A or Chemistry 21A or equivalent
with a minimum grade of C in prerequisites
Credit, degree applicable
Transfers to CSU, UC (CAN BIOL 14)

This course is a study of fundamental techniques in the growth, culture, and identification of microorganisms.  It also includes the study of microbial anatomy and physiology, classification, microbes in water, air, soil, food, sewage, and medical aspects of microbiology.  Laboratory experiments are performed by students to reinforce principles of microbiology discussed in lecture.  This course is designed for health related and pre-professional science majors.

Microbiology 99abc - Independent Study

1-3 units
Enrollment limitation:  one course in
Microbiology/Biology with a minimum
grade of B and acknowledgment by the
instructor with whom the student will work
Credit, degree applicable
Tranfers to CSU

This course provides special advanced studies in a subject field of Microbiology.  Regular conferences with the instructor are coordinated with assigned laboratory work and research projects (60 hr. per unit).