Microbiology Laboratory

Catalog description

Introduction to various topics of microbiology laboratory including the isolation, cultivation, enumeration and characterization of bacteria of human medical importance. Students develop proficiency in aseptic transfer of organisms, gram staining, culturing on differential and selective media, biochemical testing and aseptic technique. Students use a light microscope to examine clinically relevant samples of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, protozoa and helminths. Specialized techniques include: antibiotic susceptibility testing, anaerobic cultivation, preparation and staining of fungi and immunological assays. Lab fee.