BIO 39. Microbiology for Allied Health Students. Introduction to micro-organisms, particularly bacteria and viruses, with emphasis on health care-related applications of microbiology using case studies. Laboratory work includes aseptic techniques, methods of cultivating and identifying bacteria, demonstration of microbial properties and will provide practice with basic microbiological skills. Lecture three hours; laboratory three hours. Fee Course. Note: Does not satisfy microbiology requirement for Biological Sciences majors. Prerequisite: BIO 10; CHEM 5 or CHEM 6A and CHEM 6B or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0.