Sep 17, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
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BI 220 - Medical Microbiology


Credits: 4

A study of the physiology and pathogenicity of microorganisms, primarily bacteria and viruses, as functional entities and in relation to human life including an introduction to the immune response. Laboratory work includes methods of microbial culturing, identification, staining, and use of sterile technique.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • The importance of microbiology in human health.
  • The interplay of host and microbe in the disease process.
  • Identify the medically important microorganisms.
  • The clinical presentations for the human diseases caused by microorganisms.
  • Understand the immune response and the hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Proper use of the light microscope to examine microorganisms.
  • Perform and interpret Gram and Acid-Fast stains.
  • Use aseptic technique in the laboratory.
Notes
This course is intended for sophomore nursing students. Other students may only enroll with permission of the instructor.



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