Microbiology Laboratory for Professional Schools

MIMG XL 100L

Designed for non-majors, this course emphasizes experimental techniques to cultivate and characterize bacteria.

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Fall
Spring
Hybrid
Starting at $2,743.00
As few as 11 weeks
3.0
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What you can learn.

  • Execute experiments in groups to analyze microorganisms and viruses
  • Explore how environmental conditions influence microbial growth
  • Understand light microscopy and quantitative techniques required for microbiological and biochemical processes

About this course:

Experimental techniques of microbiology, with emphasis on cultivation and characterization of bacteria. Laboratory exercises include light microscopy, quantitative techniques, and identification methods. Students learn to work effectively in groups to perform experiments, record observations, and analyze results. Limited to non-majors. Letter grading. Transferable for UC credit.
Prerequisites
Life Sciences 7A, 7B, and 23L.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Instructor: Rishab Gupta
400120
Fee:
$2,743.00
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Location: Santa Monica , Remote Classroom
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Notes

Enrollment contingent upon signing a liability waiver form. No meetings May 26,2025.

Additional nonrefundable fee $285.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline:  April 6, 2025 11:59PM PST.  Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Microbiology: Laboratory Theory and Application
©2015 Morton
ISBN 9781617312502
Schedule
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Lecture
Mon Mar 31, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Sat Apr 5, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Mon Apr 7, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Apr 12, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Apr 14, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Apr 19, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Apr 21, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Apr 26, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Apr 28, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat May 3, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon May 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat May 10, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon May 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat May 17, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Mon May 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Sat May 24, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
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Mon May 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat May 31, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Jun 2, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Jun 7, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Jun 9, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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