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Course Outline for
BIOL2266 — Diagnostic Microbiology
Credits:
Description:
5 (4/1/0)
Meets MnTC Goal Area 3. This course is the study of microorganisms of
medical importance in relationship to disease and diagnosis. This course
also emphasizes identification of bacteria in patient specimens, specimen
collection and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, as well as introducing
virology, mycology, parasitology and immunology. The laboratory covers
basic techniques of identification of normal flora, pathogenic bacteria,
fungi and parasites, including morphology, classification and cultivation of
bacteria. Each student will be required to identify bacterial unknowns in
broth. The course has four hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory
per week.
Prerequisites:
Assessment into or successful completion of ENGL 1101 or college level
writing equivalent.
Corequisites:
(None)
Competencies:
1. Examine host-microbe interactions.
2. Investigate the diversity of pathogenic microorganisms.
3. Recommend methods to prevent the transmission of infectious
diseases.
4. Evaluate the importance of immunization protocols.
5. Assess methods and limitations of antimicrobial agents to control
pathogenic microorganisms in humans.
6. Evaluate the importance of proper patient specimen collection and
transport.
7. Compare laboratory methods used to identify microorganisms.
8. Compare various staining techniques.
9. Recommend specimen, media, and incubation requirements for
various microorganisms and specimens.
10. Diagnose microorganisms using case studies.
11. Evaluate the importance of using aseptic technique and Standard
Precautions in the medical setting.
12. Perform various diagnostic procedures in the laboratory such as
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Course Outline for
BIOL2266 — Diagnostic Microbiology
culture, staining techniques, and biochemical tests to identify known and
unknown microorganisms.
13. Identify protozoa and helminth parasites from prepared specimens.
14. Identify fungi from prepared specimens.
15. Perform culture and testing techniques to identify unknown
microorganisms from broth cultures.
Goal Areas:
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