CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Course Code:
MLT 150
Active Term:
Fall Term
/ All Years
Course Description:

This course is designed to prepare the student to gain in- depth understanding of bacterial pathogens and the testing used to identify these organisms in the clinical lab. Normal flora of the human body will be discussed, as well as characteristics of theses genera of microbial flora. Bacterial pathogens will be explored using an organ system approach, with focus being on proper specimen collection and testing. Didactic and hands-on laboratory exercises will serve to introduce to the student to these topics, as well as microbiology laboratory safety, aseptic technique, biochemical, immunological and molecular testing techniques.

Credit:
4
Instruction methods:
Lecture
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