METX 100LMicrobiology Laboratory
An introduction to the principles and practices of laboratory microbiology, with a substantial presentation of optical microscopy. (Formerly METX 119L.)
Prerequisites: Satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; and one course from the following: BIOL 20L, or BIOL 101L, or BIOL 102L; and previous or concurrent enrollment in METX 100. Students cannot enroll in METX 100L after receiving credit with a 'C' or better in BIOL 100L, BIOL 103L, BIOL 105L, BIOL 106L, BIOL 108L, BIOL 109L, BIOL 115L, BIOL 120L, BIOL 121L, BIOL 129L, and BIOL 186L.
- UCSC students - If you completed the prerequisites but get an error message email your proof of prerequisite material to the department at microadvising@ucsc.edu.
- Visiting Students - if you completed the prerequisites email your proof of prerequisite material to the instructor for approval to enroll - Carlos Diaz-Castillo, cdiazcas@ucsc.edu.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Open 0/40 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 1:30pm–2:25pm | Soc Sci 1 110 | B. Artun | Open 35/38 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon Wed Fri 12:00pm–3:00pm | Thimann Lab 223 | C. Diaz Castillo | Open 13/20 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 1:20pm–2:25pm | PhysSciences 140 | B. Artun | Open 39/40 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Mon 1:20pm–2:25pm | Earth&Marine B214 | B. Artun | Open 39/40 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Laboratory | Tue 9:50am–11:25am | PhysSciences 240 | B. Artun | Open 38/40 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burcak Artun | 2.8 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 38% | 8 |
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