General Microbiology Laboratory covers techniques and procedures in general microbiology, including cultivation, enumeration, aseptic techniques, physiology, and selected applications.
Michelle Rondon was always willing to answer questions before students turned in work. She noted that the exam was straightforward and that study guide questions appeared on the test. Quizzes were worth five points each, while lab reports were simple to complete if students followed the rubric.
Independent Study in Microbiology involves research work under direct faculty guidance, where students arrange specific projects and credits with their supervisor.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 3.85 GPA, 91.3% A/AB (n=23 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.76 GPA, 81.2% A/AB (n=69 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.87 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=26 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Individual advanced work in Microbiology under faculty guidance, involving identifying research problems, conducting experiments, analyzing data, and communicating results.