Bacteriology and Virology
Introduction to bacteria and viruses, with a focus on organisms that are medically relevant to humans. Specimen collection, processing, identification techniques, and recognition of key diagnostic features will be emphasized. Students will correlate clinical features to laboratory findings. This course will prepare students for their clinical practicum in Microbiology.
Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science program.
Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to identify bacterial or viral organisms by characteristic clinical features of infections through laboratory testing.
Prerequisite: Admission to the M.S. in Medical Laboratory Science program.
Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to identify bacterial or viral organisms by characteristic clinical features of infections through laboratory testing.