Intro. to Micro OR General Micro for ADN Program?

[FATGUCCI]

I only need to take a microbiology class, then the TEAS exam before I can apply to ADN schools.

My school offers:

Microbiology 1 - Introduction to Microbiology (5 units)

3 hours lecture; 6 hours laboratory.

Note: Total of 5 units given for Microbiology 1 and 20.

Prerequisite: Biology 3, 6, or 44 AND Physiology 1 or Chemistry 51 with a grade of "C" or better.

Major emphasis is on the nature of bacteria-their morphology, metabolism, genetics, growth and methods of controlling their populations, their aptitude in causing infectious diseases, and host-pathogen relationships. Other topics include free-living and pathogenic fungi, protozoa, the helminthes (worms) and the diseases they cause, the fundamentals of virology and immunology, bioterrorism, and potential infectious agents of bioterrorism. Laboratory techniques emphasize microscopy, aseptic techniques in cultivation, isolation, staining, enumeration, control, and identification of bacteria. Students explore microbes in soil, air, water, and food with particular emphasis on medical microbiology and the major etiological agents of disease, as well as an introduction to biotechnology.

Microbiology 20 - General Microbiology (4 units)

3 hours lecture; 3 hours laboratory.

Note: Total of 5 units given for Microbiology 1 and 20.

Prerequisite: Biology 3, 6, or 44 AND Physiology 1 or Chemistry 51 with a grade of "C" or better.

Primarily the study of bacteria--their history, morphology, metabolism, genetics, growth, methods for control and most importantly, their role in infectious diseases, host-pathogen interactions, and as potential agents of bioterrorism. Other major topics covered are virology and immunology. The lab introduces skills in microscopy, and aseptic techniques in the handling, isolation, cultivation, staining, identification, genetic manipulation, and control of bacterial populations.

I've noticed some ADN programs require a 5 unit micro class, and others require a 4 unit micro class. My question is, which micro class should I take? Which is a more common requirement among ADN programs? Which one did you take?

[Thujone]

It seems Intro to Micro is more lab based and General Micro is more text book based. Pick your strength IMHO.

[country73]

I had to take a micro biology aimed at allied health care, but the general microbiology sounds less 'earth science" and more geared at medical issues. I would talk to a counselor at your school, to see what other nursing students have taken, and what helped them more, because every school is different. I personally took CHM 111, Micro Biology for allied health and the anatomy and physiology all at the same time. I found it to be helpful, because some of the information I was learning crossed over into the other classes. But I would suggest doing what ever feels more comfortable for you. Good Luck