4 cr. Undergraduate.

Nature and properties of microorganisms. Molecular biology and genetics of bacteria and viruses. Major groups, ecological relationships, and taxonomy.

Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in BIO SCI 152(P).

Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 4 hrs lab. Cell & Molec Bio; Microbio.

Last Taught: Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024.

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