Microbiology

Bio 120: Introduction to Microbiology

Course Information

This course explores the evolution, structure, function, diversity and medical importance of microbes and infectious disease agents. Emphasis is placed on the interactions of microbes with the environment, animals, plants and other microbes in health and disease. 

This is a full semester, hybrid course with ONLINE lectures and TWO mandatory In-PERSON laboratory meetings every week. 

BIO120 Course Outline of Record 

Please plan to attend every laboratory meeting – don’t make other appointments or schedule work shifts during these hours. Attendance in laboratory is critical for your learning experience, and it’s a course requirement. 

The semester begins on January 17, 2024.  

Note: Attendance on the first day is required, and you will be dropped if you do not attend. This is an impacted class with many students attempting to add. Seats are not held for students who are not there.


Syllabus 

Please read the Bio120 S24 Syllabus which includes the semester schedule, required materials, course policies including grading and attendance, and more. 

The microbiology lab has an "Agar Art Competition" each semester. See some winners on Microbiology Agar Art.

Access Course Resources

CCSF uses an online course management system called CANVAS. This is where you will login to the course to access course content. You will need a RAM ID to log in to Canvas. Claim your RAM ID and/or login to Canvas. If you are unable to login after following those instructions, then you can visit the CCSF Online Course Support Center for help. 

Support

The lecture and laboratory portions of this course are designed to maximize accessibility, and your instructor is committed to accommodating students requiring academic accommodations. CCSF has programs that support Disabled Students and support services for veterans and additional support services for students.