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BIO 4004: Microbiology at Baruch College

4 credits · Fall 2026

Microbiology (BIO 4004) at Baruch College has 1 way to take it in Fall 2026, plus 1 recitation or lab time you pair with a lecture. 0 of 2 sections have an open seat right now.

The professor is: Helene Barbour.

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This course meets as a lecture plus a lab. Your schedule needs one time from each, and the schedule builder picks them together.

Requirements

Prerequisite: CHM 3001 (2004, 3100), BIO 3001 (2020) and CHM 3003. Pre/Corequisite: CHM 3006 and Departmental Permission

About this course

This course includes a general survey of the microbial world with emphasis on evolutionary relationships, a detailed study of the biology of bacteria, i.e., their morphology, growth, metabolism, replication, genetic mechanisms and ecological roles, and a brief review of current attempts to control harmful microorganisms through sterilization, disinfection, and chemotherapy. Laboratory exercises include staining, enumeration, and identification techniques and provide a firm background in basic microbiological technique. Students are required to undertake a library research project and to present their results in both an oral and written format. For students with two other upper-level (3000 or above) courses in natural sciences. This course may serve as the capstone for the Tier III requirement.

Professors for BIO 4004 at Baruch, Fall 2026

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BIO 4004 sections, times and seats

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Tue/Thu · 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
ETRL-LEC · In Person · A - 17 Lex 1322
Helene BarbourChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.0(30)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 50% would take again
Closed
Pick a lab · 1 lab · 0 open · Tue/Thu 3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
  • ETRA-LABTue/Thu · 3:45 PM - 5:25 PM
    Helene BarbourChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?★ 3.0(30)Difficulty 3.0/5 · 50% would take again
    In PersonClosed

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