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MT 2306 - MLT Pathogenic Microbiology |
This three credit hour lecture and two credit hour laboratory course will survey microbiology as it is applicable to a clinical laboratory. Procedures for routine specimen collection will be discussed and practiced. Normal flora and possible pathogenic bacteria will be identified by morphology, staining characteristics, colonial morphology, growth on selective media, biochemical testing and serological methods. Basic theory in antimicrobic susceptibility testing will be covered. Principles of all tests will be studied. Study of viruses and chlamydia will be limited to the processing and handling of specimens for consultant referral and principles of serological testing. Normal and pathogenic parasites and fungal elements will be identified and procedures utilized for proper identification will be discussed. This course will utilize computer technology to enhance student learning.
0.000 TO 6.000 Credit hours 0.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 TO 6.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lab, Lecture All Sections for this Course Allied Health Division Medical Laboratory Technology Department Course Attributes: Saints Anywhere |