MLT 2080 — Clinical Microbiology
This course covers the classification, isolation, identification, transmission, and significance of clinically associated bacteria, viruses,, fungi, and parasites. It also covers micro media, specimen requirements, and susceptibility. Basic microbiology techniques, instrumentation, and testing methods will be discussed and performed as part of the laboratory component. Results will be correlated with microorganisms and students will be able to use a systematic approach to identify unknown organisms by the end of the course.