It would be better to have a general biology, but in many schools not a prerequisite, Still, I have seen either anatomy/physiology or chemistry as a prerequisite unless it was a principles of microbiology course.
Before entering microbiology I would definitely recommend having at least one biology class under your belt.
Microbiology is an area under the general science of Biology. It deals with the study of microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses etc).
For the associates degree, the anatomy and physiology, and the microbiology are required.
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Society for General Microbiology was created in 1945.
The major would be biology. It is typically a bachelor of science degree (BS).
Microbiologists take physics, chemistry, biochemistry, general biology, and major in microbiology or bacteriology. Different universities have different requirements, but those courses will be required by most. Most jobs for microbiologists, require at least a Masters degree.
General ed classes. More history, math, english, science.
A degree in marine biology or general biology.
You should take general college prep courses, with particular attention to the sciences, especially biology, though this part isn't absolutely essential. Essentially no one becomes a herpetologist straight out of high school (you could try, but good luck finding a job). You'll most likely wind up going to college and majoring in biology, which is why I mentioned "general college prep courses." In college, you'll probably find out that 90% of what your high school biology teacher told you was either oversimplified or outright wrong, which is why the biology emphasis in high school isn't all that essential.
General biology is the branch of biology that covers fundamental concepts and principles in the study of living organisms, including topics like cell structure, genetics, evolution, ecology, and physiology. It serves as the foundation for more specialized areas of biology such as microbiology, botany, zoology, and molecular biology. It provides a broad understanding of how living organisms function and interact with their environment.