Clinical Microbiology (BIO 265) at York College has 2 ways to take it in Fall 2026, plus 7 recitation or lab times you pair with a lecture. 6 of 9 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Simon Lee, Daniel O'Reilly, and Maria Pia Di Bonaventura.
Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Simon Lee ranks chillest (Chill) and Maria Pia Di Bonaventura least chill (Brutal).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
NOT OPEN TO STUDENTS WITH CREDIT IN BIO 465; PREREQUISITE: CHEM 101 or CHEM 105 or [CHEM 106 AND CHEM 107] or [CHEM 108 AND CHEM 109]
About this course
Morphology, metabolism, growth, nutrition, and genetics of microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, fungi, algae, and protozoa, as a background for the discussion of the role of microorganisms in disease. Topics include the disease process leading to infections of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital systems; blood, skin, wound, nosocomial, and opportunistic infections. Natural and acquired immunity, physical and chemical methods of control, chemotherapy and antibiotic therapy in disease treatment. Laboratory exercises include the handling and cultivation of microorganisms, differential staining and the diagnostic bacteriology of clinically relevant gram positive and gram negative bacteria.
