Mar 21, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog
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BIO 123 - Microbiology


4 credit hours
3-3-4

Basic principles of microbiology including classification and morphological and physiological characteristics of microbes; microbial biochemistry, genetics, and evolution; microbial control; the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and principles of host immunity, with associated laboratory techniques in culturing, identifying, and experimentally manipulating microorganisms.


Minimum Placement Requirements
English: None
Reading: Placement out of CCS 098 
Math: None

Prerequisites
Credit in BIO 101 , BIO 121 , BIO 141 , or equivalent with a grade of C or higher; or admission into the Veterinary Technology program and credit in BIO 111  with a grade of C or higher
 



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