BIO 186
Microbiology
Kirkwood Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Surveys bacteria, viruses and fungi through their growth characteristics, morphology and pathogenicity. Introduces immunology and explores epidemiology and diagnosis of pathogenic bacteria. Emphasizes culturing, identification, aseptic technique and basic immunological assays in the laboratory. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: A; Comments: One year of recent high school biology/chemistry with a grade of B or higher is strongly recommended, or completion of Basic Biological Concepts or other college-level biology course
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
ATW100
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Online ATAW (Online)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Online ATAW
- Instructor
- Josh Madsen
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. Monitored Exams: may include in-person testing with an approved proctor and/or use of webcam and microphone.
ATW101
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Online ATAW (Online)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Online ATAW
- Instructor
- Amy Clancy
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. Monitored Exams: may include in-person testing with an approved proctor and/or use of webcam and microphone.
ATW102
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Online ATAW (Online)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Online ATAW
- Instructor
- Sophie Joly
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. Monitored Exams: may include in-person testing with an approved proctor and/or use of webcam and microphone.
ATW103
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Online ATAW (Online)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Online ATAW
- Instructor
- Crystal Hopp
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. Monitored Exams: may include in-person testing with an approved proctor and/or use of webcam and microphone.
ATW104
2 openSeats: 22/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Online ATAW (Online)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Online ATAW
- Instructor
- Sophie Joly
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. Monitored Exams: may include in-person testing with an approved proctor and/or use of webcam and microphone.
CRF10
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo · 8:00 – 10:00 AMWe · 8:00 – 10:00 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Linn Hall 1142; Linn Hall 1142; Linn Hall 1114
- Instructor
- Amy Clancy
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. A lab fee of $15 applies to this section.
CRF15
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo · 8:00 – 10:00 AMWe · 8:00 – 10:00 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:00 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Linn Hall 1142; Linn Hall 1142; Linn Hall 1114
- Instructor
- Amy Clancy
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. A lab fee of $15 applies to this section.
CRF30
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo · 12:20 – 2:20 PMWe · 12:20 – 2:20 PMTu · 12:20 – 2:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Linn Hall 1142; Linn Hall 1142; Linn Hall 1114
- Instructor
- Josh Madsen
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. A lab fee of $15 applies to this section.
CRF35
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo · 12:20 – 2:20 PMWe · 12:20 – 2:20 PMTh · 12:20 – 2:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Linn Hall 1142; Linn Hall 1142; Linn Hall 1114
- Instructor
- Josh Madsen
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. A lab fee of $15 applies to this section.
CRF40H
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu · 1:25 – 2:20 PMTu · 1:25 – 2:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Linn Hall 1142; Linn Hall 1114; Hybrid 30%-50%
- Instructor
- Sophie Joly
Section notes
Hybrid format: online and in-person instruction. A lab fee of $15 applies to this section. This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. Monitored exams required.
CRF50H
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- We · 1:25 – 2:20 PMWe · 1:25 – 2:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Linn Hall 1126; Linn Hall 1114; Hybrid 30%-50%
- Instructor
- Sophie Joly
Section notes
Hybrid format: online and in-person instruction. A lab fee of $15 applies to this section. This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. Monitored exams required.
ATW105
FullSeats: 25/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Online ATAW (Online)
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Online ATAW
- Instructor
- Jill D. Maroo
Section notes
This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. Monitored Exams: may include in-person testing with an approved proctor and/or use of webcam and microphone.
CRF20H
1 openSeats: 23/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Mo · 10:10 – 11:05 AMWe · 10:10 – 11:05 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Dec 11
- Location
- Linn Hall 1104; Linn Hall 1114; Hybrid 30%-50%
- Instructor
- Sophie Joly
Section notes
Hybrid format: online and in-person instruction. This course is intended for STEM majors or students pursuing a career in a health field. A lab fee of $15 applies to this section.