Essential Practices for BSL-3 Research Settings

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This hands-on laboratory centered course will offer students functional skills training and an in-depth understanding of standard microbiological practices, principles and techniques necessary to safely conduct research in a Biosafety Level-3 setting. Trainees will be exposed to basic concepts such as: research project design, risk assessment, compliance issues, selection of appropriate methods, and introduction to new technologies based on their specific research project. Concurrent enrollment of DMP 691 Introduction to High Containment Research Topics and Techniques is required.