BIOL 244 - Surv Medical Microbiology

Credits: 4

This course focuses on medical aspects of microbiology and is intended for pre-nursing students. It surveys the bacteria and viruses, functions of the immune system, mechanisms of pathogenesis, a survey of microorganisms pathogenic to humans, and laboratory topics emphasizing diagnostic tests for distinguishing organisms in clinical samples.

Prerequisites: BIOL 231 & 232 or equivalent Anatomy and Physiology courses