Microbiology

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This course focuses on viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and helminths, with an emphasis on their relationship to humans. Cultivation, control, metabolism, body's defense against disease, microbial genetics, laboratory tests, and contemporary diseases are discussed. Methods used in the laboratory include standard bacteriological techniques (culturing, staining, biochemical testing, sensitivity testing etc.) as well as some molecular and immunological techniques, such as PCR and ELISA. Laboratory work also includes identification of unknowns, and/or independent research projects. 54 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory. ADGE: 5; Transfer: CSU, UC; Cal- GETC: 5B, 5C. Prerequisite: BIO 30 with a minimum grade of C, or BIO 1B with a minimum grade of C and BIO 1C with a minimum grade of C. CHEM 30A with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 1A with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 31 with a minimum grade of C.