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BIOL 240 – General Microbiology (CRN: 39410) at Cañada College for Spring 2024

BIOL 240 General Microbiology

This course introduces microorganisms in nature: their cellular and molecular structure and functions, metabolisms, genetics, gene regulation, and techniques and procedures used by microbiologists. Emphasis is on microbes that play important roles in human daily life, especially those that cause disease and impact the environment. Laboratory emphasizes isolation, cultivation, and identification of bacteria.

Units: 4

Degree Credit

Letter Grade Only

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Lab hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: BIOL 110 or BIOL 130 and BIOL 132 or BIOL 210 or 215 (offered at Skyline College), or 220 (offered at College of San Mateo) or BIOL 225 or BIOL 230 or BIOL 250 or BIOL 260 and CHEM 192 or CHEM 210 or CHEM 410 or equivalent (any college level biology course with a lab and any college level chemistry course with a lab).

Corequisites: None

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area B2, B3

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B2, B3), UC (IGETC Area 5B, 5C)

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Department: Biology

Number of Units: 4

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Barry Thomson, thomsonb@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 5B-Biological Sci - Canada

CSU: B2-Life Science - Canada

Section Information as of Wednesday, November 29 2023 - 08:17:32 am

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
HAB - Laboratory/Studio/Activity Meeting Date: 01/16-05/16 Meeting Time: 12:45pm-2:00pm Days: T, Th Building: 23 Room: 0333 Instructor: Barry Thomson	01/16-05/16	12:45pm-2:00pm	T, Th	23	0333	HAB	Laboratory/Studio/Activity
HAB - Online Meeting Date: 01/16-05/16 Meeting Time: Days: Building: Virtual Room: Remote Instructor: Barry Thomson	01/16-05/16			Virtual	Remote	HAB	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 29, 2024
Last day to drop with a refund	January 29, 2024
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 4, 2024
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 25, 2024
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 16, 2024

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BIOL 240 – General Microbiology (CRN: 39410) at Cañada College for Spring 2024