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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 $2,793.00
As few as 12 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.

Fall 2025 Schedule

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Instructor: Rishab Gupta
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Fee:
$2,793.00
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Location: Remote Classroom, Santa Monica
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Notes

Enrollment contingent upon signing a liability waiver form. No meetings November 26 & 29,2025.

Additional nonrefundable fee $285.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline:  September 28, 2025 11:59:59PM PST.  Internet access required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 05, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Microbiology: Laboratory Theory and Application
©2015 Morton
ISBN 9781617312502
Schedule
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Lecture
Wed Sep 24, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Sep 27, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Oct 1, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Oct 4, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Oct 8, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Oct 11, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Oct 18, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Oct 22, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Oct 25, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Nov 1, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Nov 5, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Nov 8, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Nov 15, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Nov 19, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Nov 22, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Sat Nov 29, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Dec 3, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Dec 6, 2025
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Wed Dec 10, 2025
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

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