The course has a structure
Treat the official topic sequence as a connected progression rather than a list of isolated terms.
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General Microbiology
MICROBIOLOGY
- credits
- 4
- Core
- None listed
- Typical seasons
- Fall, Spring, Summer
- Fall 2026 sections
- 13
- Open snapshot
- 0 open in snapshot
Course guide
AI-generated overview
Course fingerprint 10 AI-generated signals
Difficulty
4/5Why
The official course description and topic breadth indicate a moderate challenge; the score is a conservative student-perception synthesis.
Workload
4/5Why
The course’s lecture, practice, reading, or composition demands suggest this level of work outside class; section workload can vary.
Pacing
4/5Why
The course covers several connected units in one term, so this score reflects the likely speed needed to keep up.
Projects
3/5Why
The official description centers on lectures, reading, discussion, or problem practice rather than a single build-style project.
Exams
4/5Why
The official structure and subject matter suggest this level of test-centered evaluation; exact grading varies by section.
Math
2/5Why
The course description indicates this amount of quantitative reasoning, if any; it is not a claim about a particular instructor’s exams.
Memorization
4/5Why
The topic list requires this degree of retaining terms, conventions, vocabulary, or factual frameworks alongside reasoning.
Abstraction
3/5Why
The course asks students to work at this level with models, concepts, interpretation, or theory.
Prerequisites
4/5Why
The official course page identifies prerequisite or cumulative subject skills, so gaps in preparation can compound quickly.
Reading
2/5Why
The subject and official course materials imply this level of reading or text-based preparation; assignments vary by section.
Topic breakdown
A practical chapter-by-chapter view from foundations to applications.
4 modules
Module 1
Microbial diversity and structure
Compare major microbial groups and the structures that support their functions.
bacteriaarchaeamicrobial cells
Basic concept overview
Evidence matters
Use examples, problems, texts, demonstrations, or drafts to test whether an explanation actually works.
Practice compounds
Frequent low-stakes practice is usually more reliable than waiting until an exam or final submission.
Things to watch for
Treating every unit as independent
Keep a running map of how new vocabulary and methods depend on earlier ideas.
Studying recognition instead of use
Practice explaining, solving, analyzing, or producing without relying on prompts.
Ignoring feedback until the end
Use recitation, discussion, instructor, peer, or draft feedback while there is still time to adjust.
Fall 2026 sections
0 open · C/D, Online
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0117098 | Closed | Zylstra, Gerben, Rauschenbach | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Thursday 12:10 PM-3:10 PM at FSW 209LOR 022FSW 209 | C/D |
| 0217099 | Closed | Rauschenbach, Zylstra, Gerben | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Tuesday 10:20 AM-1:20 PM at FSW 209LOR 022FSW 209 | C/D |
| 0317100 | Closed | Zylstra, Gerben, Rauschenbach | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Wednesday 12:10 PM-3:10 PM at FSW 209LOR 022FSW 209 | C/D |
| 0417101 | Closed | Rauschenbach, Zylstra, Gerben | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Wednesday 8:30 AM-11:30 AM at FSW 209LOR 022FSW 209 | C/D |
| 0517102 | Closed | Rauschenbach | LEC; Monday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM at FSW 201FSW 201 | Online |
| 0617103 | Closed | Zylstra, Gerben, Rauschenbach | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Friday 10:20 AM-1:20 PM at FSW 209LOR 022FSW 209 | C/D |
| 0717104 | Closed | Zylstra, Gerben, Rauschenbach | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Tuesday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM at FSW 209LOR 022FSW 209 | C/D |
| 0817105 | Closed | Zylstra, Gerben, Rauschenbach | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Tuesday 5:40 PM-8:40 PM at FSW 209LOR 022FSW 209 | C/D |
| 0917106 | Closed | Rauschenbach | LEC; Monday 5:40 PM-8:40 PM at FSW 201FSW 201 | Online |
| 1017107 | Closed | Zylstra, Gerben, Rauschenbach | Tuesday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Friday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at LOR 022; Tuesday 10:20 AM-1:20 PM at FSW 201LOR 022FSW 201 | C/D |
| 2017108 | Closed | Rauschenbach | LEC; Wednesday 10:20 AM-1:20 PM at FSW 201FSW 201 | Online |
| 2117109 | Closed | Rauschenbach | LEC; Wednesday 2:00 PM-5:00 PM at FSW 201FSW 201 | Online |
| 2217110 | Closed | ESQUILIN-LEBRON, Rauschenbach | LEC; Friday 10:20 AM-1:20 PM at FSW 201FSW 201 | Online |
cachedSource: Checked-in Rutgers Schedule of Classes snapshotsUpdated when term datasets are refreshedMay be stale
SIRS teaching signals
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.20
Course quality
3.97
Response rate
54.8%
Coverage
245 offerings · 2016–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rauschenbach | 46 | 4.40 | 3.98 |
| Zylstra, Gerben | 34 | 4.21 | 4.02 |
| Keddis, Ramaydalis | 32 | 4.09 | 3.89 |
| Zhao, Liping | 21 | 3.79 | 3.96 |
| Esquilin-Lebron, Karla | 17 | 4.25 | 3.95 |
| Keddis Ramaydalis | 12 | 4.33 | 3.83 |
Course stats
Catalog and planning context
Credits
4
Current campuses
C/D, Online
Current availability
0 open of 13
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
5
Prerequisites
(01:119:102 and 01:160:171 and 01:160:307 and 01:160:307) <em> OR </em> (01:119:116 and 01:119:117 and 01:160:171 and 01:160:307) <em> OR </em> (01:119:102 and 01:160:171 and 01:160:209 and 01:160:209) <em> OR </em> (01:119:116 and 01:119:117 and 01:160:171 and 01:160:209) <em> OR </em> (01:119:102 and 01:160:171 and 01:160:315 and 01:160:315) <em> OR </em> (01:119:116 and 01:119:117 and 01:160:171 and 01:160:315)
Degree requirement lists
No direct degree-list membership appears in the checked-in requirement index.
