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Equivalency Details

Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.

If you complete the following at Allegany College of Maryland:

  • Principal topics of this course are prokaryotic cell morphology, metabolism, genetics, and growth; microbial control; the human immune system; and infectious diseases. Microbial diversity, their roles in the biosphere, and the ways in which humans use microbes are also discussed. In the lab, students use aseptic techniques, staining, biochemical tests, and other procedures in order to become familiar with basic microbiology techniques and to identify an unknown bacterial culture. The process of science is also discussed in this course, and students create and test hypotheses via the scientific method.
    Credits
    4.00

You may receive up to 4.00 credits at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College:

  • This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of microbiology, and the application of those concepts to human disease. Lecture will include the study of microorganisms, their metabolic processes, and their relationship to disease. Prerequisites: BIO104/114 Principles of Biology 1 with lab or BIO202/212 Anatomy and Physiology 1 with Lab or TEAS Test score Academic Preparedness Level of Proficient or better. Co-requisite BIO216 Microbiology Lab 3 credits
    Credits
    3.00
  • This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of microbiology, through the application of those concepts to human disease. Laboratory work includes culturing, staining, studying, and identifying microorganisms. Pre-requisite(s): BIO104/114 Principles of Biology I with lab or BIO202/212 Anatomy and Physiology 1 with lab or TEAS Test score Academic Preparedness Level of Proficient or better. Corequisite: BIO206 Microbiology Lecture 1 credit
    Credits
    1.00

Additional Information

Minimum Grade

You need a minimum grade of C to transfer these courses from Allegany College of Maryland to Pennsylvania Highlands Community College.