Microbiology: A Clinical Approach

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Microbiology: A Clinical Approach is a course designed to provide undergraduate students with a fundamental understanding of microbes, ranging from molecular processes and information flow to principles of microbial pathogenesis and clinical aspects, with an emphasis on the application of microbiology to the fields of pharmacy and the health sciences. This course will include an introduction to the biology of microorganisms from the perspectives of microbial structure and function, metabolism, genetics, and diversity. The clinical significance of microbial biology will be emphasized throughout the course. Laboratory exercises are designed to mirror didactic subjects and give students hands-on experience with microbial organisms. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111 CHEM 111 CHEM 113