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 course meets Fully In-Person. BIO 120-Sec 862 requires in-person meetings and the use of Canvas. In-person meetings will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays in SCIE 323 from 6:10 pm – 8:00 pm (lab). Students will also complete coursework in Canvas, which must be accessed using an internet enabled device. BIO 120 will be using Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) instructional materials and is free of charge to students. The lecture uses an Open Educational Resource (OER) textbook and the lab uses a lab manual developed by CCSF instructor Sheri Miraglia. This class is part of CityOnline. For course details, students must check the instructor's website or email Dr. Liu at yliu@ccsf.edu.
PREREQ: CHEM 32 or CHEM 101A or demonstration of CHEM 32 or CHEM 101A exit skills Recommended Preparation, Readiness for college-level English or ESL 188