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BIOL 240 – General Microbiology (CRN: 38829) at Cañada College for Spring 2025

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

View all BIOL 240 courses

IGETC: 5B-Biological Sci - Canada

CSU: B2-Life Science - Canada

Fee Description	Type	Amount
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CAN	Flat Fee	$45

Section Information as of Wednesday, December 18 2024 - 06:48:10 am

Course status: Waitlist Closed - Check later to see if space on the waitlist becomes available

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
HAA - Laboratory/Studio/Activity Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15 Meeting Time: 9:45am-11:00am Days: T, Th Building: 23 Room: 0333 Instructor: Barry Thomson	01/14-05/15	9:45am-11:00am	T, Th	23	0333	HAA	Laboratory/Studio/Activity
HAA - Online Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15 Meeting Time: Days: Building: Virtual Room: Remote Instructor: Barry Thomson	01/14-05/15			Virtual	Remote	HAA	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 15, 2025

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BIOL 240 – General Microbiology (CRN: 38829) at Cañada College for Spring 2025