2025-2026 DCC College Catalog 
  
    Jul 08, 2025  
2025-2026 DCC College Catalog

BIO 150 - Microbiology for Health Sciences


Credit Hours: 4

Focuses on the general characteristics, cellular structure, and metabolism of microorganisms. Emphasizes microbial relationships with individual and community health. Includes impact of microbes on human health and disease, microbial pathogenicity, identifying and managing infectious diseases and controlling microbial growth, healthcare associated infections and epidemiology. Studies aseptic culturing techniques with hands-on experience in safe microbiology practices.

Prerequisites: BIO 101  or BIO 141  
Lecture Hours: 3
Recitation and Laboratory: Recitation and laboratory 3 hours