BIOL 0004

Microbiology

Introduction to the biochemistry, morphology, physiology, genetics, and classification of microorganisms. Emphasis on the significance of microorganisms to human health and global ecology. Laboratory topics include traditional and modern techniques of microbial classification, recombinant DNA technology, and bacteriophage biology. Students enrolling in BIOL 4 after having taken BIOL 8A will lose credit for BIOL 8A. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

Units: 5.0

Hours: 162 (54 lecture, 108 laboratory)