BIOL 204,204L - General Microbiology

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

5 units 9 hours weekly (3 hours lecture, 6 hours lab) Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 101 or 110 or 120, and CHEM 101. Advisory: Completion of BIOL 201, BIOL 202, CHEM 102, and Eligibility for College Level Reading. This course is designed to give an overview of the biology of microbes including bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and helminths. Information is directed toward students in pre-professional programs for nursing, home economics, dental hygiene, surgical technology, physicians assistant, food science, environmental monitoring, animal and crop sciences as well as biological science majors. Wherever possible, new developments in Recombinant DNA technology/ Biotechnology, Virology and Immunology are discussed and expanded upon in laboratory sessions to provide students with updated technological knowledge as well as a solid foundation in classical microbiology. [CAN BIOL 14] (CSU, UC, AVC)

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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