GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

MICROBIO 101

Course Description

Survey of microorganisms and their activities; emphasis on structure, function, ecology, nutrition, physiology, genetics. Survey of applied microbiology--medical, agricultural, food and industrial microbiology. Intended to satisfy any curriculum which requires introductory level microbiology.

Prerequisties

CHEM 103 , CHEM 108 , CHEM 109 , or CHEM 115 . Not open to students with credit for MICROBIO 303

Satisfies

MICROBIO 100 , MICROBIO 102 , BSE 349 , PHMSCI 254 , MICROBIO 520 , FOODSCI/MICROBIO 325 , ANSCI/BOTANY/MICROBIO 335 , and MM&I 554

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring, Summer

Grade Point Average

3.27

6.62% from Historical

Completion Rate

99.47%

4.53% from Historical

A Rate

28.5%

5.69% from Historical

Class Size

379

27.16% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

Instructors (2025 Fall)

Sorted by ratings from Rate My Professors

BETTY SLINGER

[email protected]

5.0

Rating

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