BIOL 240 General Microbiology (CRN: 34224)

at Skyline College for Spring 2026

Course Information

Morphology, taxonomy, ecology, and physiology of microorganisms, with emphasis on bacteria. Laboratory techniques on culture and identification of bacteria. Recommended for agriculture, biochemistry, nursing, pre-medical and pre-dental, biotechnology engineering, and other life science majors.


Lecture hours/semester: 48-54

Lab hours/semester: 48-54

TBA hours/semester: 16-18

Homework hours/semester: 80-90

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a college-level laboratory science course.

Course Details

Grade Mode: {"L":"Letter Graded-Degree Applicabl"}

Units: 4

Department: Biology

Transfer Credit: UC/CSU

Meeting Information
InstructorMeeting DateMeeting TimeDaysBuildingRoomSectionSection Description
Eric Manning01/12 - 05/207:10pm-8:25pmM, W077237JBLaboratory/Studio/Activity
Eric Manning01/12 - 05/20TBA 1 Hrs/WkRemoteJBLaboratory/Studio/Activity
Sarah Elizabeth Auten Guth01/12 - 05/205:00pm-6:15pmM, W077106JBLecture and/or Discussion
Critical Dates
EventDate
Last Day to AddJanuary 26, 2026
Last day to drop with a refundJanuary 26, 2026
Last Day to drop without W GradeFebruary 1, 2026
Last Day to drop with W GradeApril 22, 2026