Medical Microbiology

Catalog description

This course is designed to meet requirements for students interested in a pre-medprogram. The course is an introduction to microorganisms, emphasizing bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and their relationships with other biological sciences, medicine and public health. Biomedical application of microbial concepts and case studies are emphasized. Laboratory exercises correlate to lecture topics and involve use of the microscope, staining techniques, growth media, control of microbial growth, antibiotics and biochemical tests that would be used in the clinical setting. High school level biology and chemistry preparation is recommended.