Infectious Diseases

Catalog description

Infectious Diseases (3-0) This course covers the pathogenesis and the epidemiology of pathogenic microorganisms. The diagnosis of infectious diseases by various cultivation isolation and identification techniques is discussed. This course includes the principles and practices of quality control and pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical components of clinical microbiology and the application of safety to laboratory practice. Restricted to major: CLIN. Prerequisites: MICR 2440 with a grade of "C" or better and department approval.