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Microbiology Laboratory for Professional Schools

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MIMG XL 100L

Designed for non-majors, this course emphasizes experimental techniques to cultivate and characterize bacteria.

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Typically Available
Fall
Spring
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Hybrid
Cost
Starting at $2,893.00

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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.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
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Format
 
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Monday, Saturday
Instructor:
Rishab Gupta
REG#
407860
Fee:
$2,893.00
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Remote Classroom
Santa Monica
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Notes

Enrollment contingent upon signing a liability waiver form. No meetings May 25, 2026.

Additional nonrefundable fee $285.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 5, 2026 11:59:59 PM PST.  Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: Microbiology: Laboratory Theory and Application
©2015 Morton
ISBN 9781617312502
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Mar 30, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Apr 4, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Apr 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Apr 11, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Apr 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Apr 18, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Apr 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Apr 25, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Apr 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat May 2, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon May 4, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat May 9, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon May 11, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat May 16, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon May 18, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat May 23, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon May 25, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat May 30, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Jun 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lab
Sat Jun 6, 2026
9:00AM PT - 12:00PM PT
Santa Monica
Lecture
Mon Jun 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 8:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Sat Jun 13, 2026
12:00PM PT - 2:00PM PT
Santa Monica

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certificate Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.

Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.

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