BIOL 0008A

Microbiology I

Introduction to the biochemistry, morphology, classification and physiology of microorganisms, especially bacteria. Emphasis on the significance of microorganisms to human health and global ecology. The sequence of BIOL 8A/8B is equivalent to BIOL 4. Students enrolling in BIOL 4 after having taken BIOL 8A will lose credit for BIOL 8A. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

Units: 2.5

Hours: 81 (27 lecture, 54 laboratory)