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Microbiology and Health Care Laboratory


Course Description

Infectious diseases emphasizing the nature of the organisms, the interrelationship of microorganisms and human hosts, the prevention and control of infectious diseases, and a description of the important infectious diseases of humans.


Athena Title

Microbiology Health Care Lab


Prerequisite

[(BIOL 1103 or BIOL 1103E or BIOL 1103H) and BIOL 1103L] or [(BIOL 1107 or BIOL 1107E or BIOL 1107H) and BIOL 1107L]


Pre or Corequisite

MIBO 2500 or MIBO 2500E


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The course objective is that students will learn basic skills in safe handling of microorganisms, aseptic technique, operation of microscopes, and preparation of materials for microscopy. Information will be assimilated by students through laboratory exercises and demonstrations. Students will be evaluated on the basis of the successful completion of laboratory exercises and lab practicals.


Topical Outline

Laboratory Outline I. Care and Operation of Microscopes II. Preparation of Materials for Microscopy III. Gram and Acid Fast Staining IV. Aseptic Technique V. Isolation by Dilution VI. Carbohydrate Catabolism VII. Chemical Methods for Control of Microbial Growth VIII. Physical Methods for Control of Microbial Growth IX. Bacteria of the Skin and Respiratory Tract X. Microbes in Water XI. Microbes in Food


Syllabus