Microbiology

Microbiology

MICR R100  Principles of Microbiology  3 Units  
In-Class Hours:   52.5 lecture  
Prerequisites:   MATH R005 or MATH R015 and CHEM R104 (or higher) and ANAT R101 and PHSO R101 and BIOL R101 or BIOL R101H or BIOL R120  
Advisories/Rec Prep:   ENGL R101  

This course is an introduction to the structure, metabolic activities, utility and pathogenicity of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses. The topics will include distribution, metabolism, molecular genetics, biotechnology, immunity, cancer, probiotics and the physical/chemical methods used in control of microbes and cellular pathogens. The principles of disease transmission, prevention and immunity will also be presented. The diversity of the microbial world and its applications to improving human health and quality of life are emphasized.

Grade Modes:   Letter Graded  
Degree Applicability:   Applies to Associate Degree  
AA/AS GE:   A1  
Transfer Credit:   CSU, UC  
UC Credit Limitations:   None  
CSU GE-Breadth:   B2  
IGETC:   5B  
MICR R100L  Principles of Microbiology Laboratory  2 Units  
In-Class Hours:   105 laboratory  
Prerequisites:   MICR R100 or concurrent enrollment  

This course is an introduction to the structure, metabolic activities, utility and pathogenicity of bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and viruses. The topics will include distribution, metabolism, molecular genetics, biotechnology, immunity, cancer, probiotics and the physical/chemical methods used in control of microbes and cellular pathogens. The principles of disease transmission, prevention and immunity will also be presented. The diversity of the microbial world and its applications to improving human health and quality of life are emphasized.

Grade Modes:   Letter Graded  
Degree Applicability:   Applies to Associate Degree  
AA/AS GE:   A1  
Transfer Credit:   CSU, UC  
UC Credit Limitations:   None  
CSU GE-Breadth:   B3  
IGETC:   5C