— Human Microbiology

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Biology of microorganisms that form commensal, mutualistic, and pathogenic relationships with human beings, emphasizing their phylogeny, physiology, genetics, and ecology. Effects on human nutrition, development and physiology. Mechanisms of pathogenesis, immune response evasion, antibiotic action, and antibiotic resistance. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken MIC 111. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). MMG 111 — Human Microbiology (3 units) Course Description: Biology of microorganisms that form commensal, mutualistic, and pathogenic relationships with human beings, emphasizing their phylogeny, physiology, genetics, and ecology. Effects on human nutrition, development and physiology. Mechanisms of pathogenesis, immune response evasion, antibiotic action, and antibiotic resistance. Prerequisite(s): (MIC 102 C- or better or MMG 102 C- or better); ( BIS 101 C- or better or BIS 101V C- or better.) Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass one restricted to Microbiology and Molecular & Medical Microbiology majors. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken MIC 111. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken MIC 111. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). MMG 111 — Human Microbiology (3 units) Course Description: Biology of microorganisms that form commensal, mutualistic, and pathogenic relationships with human beings, emphasizing their phylogeny, physiology, genetics, and ecology. Effects on human nutrition, development and physiology. Mechanisms of pathogenesis, immune response evasion, antibiotic action, and antibiotic resistance. Prerequisite(s): (MIC 102 C- or better or MMG 102 C- or better); ( BIS 101 C- or better or BIS 101V C- or better.) Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass one restricted to Microbiology and Molecular & Medical Microbiology majors. Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken MIC 111. Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.