Molecular Detection of Infectious Disease. 1-4 credits

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This course examines the advances in using molecular methods to detect human infectious disease. Careful attention is given to the comparison of molecular technologies with traditional microbiology methods. Topics include molecular methods and applications, including PCR, sequencing, TMA, and PEGE; specimens of choice, sample preparation, Quality Control, primer selection; Molecular methods in selecting antimicrobial agents; molecular epidemiology, and target organisms: fungi, bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Offered by Biology . May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 10 credits.