Bacteriology and Virology
Corequisites: MLS 470L.
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.
Outcomes: Differentiate pathogens from commensal bacteria for specific sites of the human body; Evaluate appropriate methods for collection and processing of clinical specimens, transport devices, and diagnostic laboratory methods for recovery and identification of bacteria and viruses; Accurately identify bacteria and viruses through key features including specimen type, diagnostic testing, treatment, and other clinical information.
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.
Outcomes: Differentiate pathogens from commensal bacteria for specific sites of the human body; Evaluate appropriate methods for collection and processing of clinical specimens, transport devices, and diagnostic laboratory methods for recovery and identification of bacteria and viruses; Accurately identify bacteria and viruses through key features including specimen type, diagnostic testing, treatment, and other clinical information.