BIOL 496 - BMC: Clinical Microbiology

Institution:

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Introduces the student to the study of bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral infections in humans. Discusses transmission, clinical symptoms, specimen collection, and laboratory methods used to identify suspect organisms. Discusses prevention as well as antibiotic therapy. The student applies this theory in the clinical lab to isolate and identify pathogens, to provide antibiotic sensitivity information, and to correlate culture results with disease states. Prereq: Department approval, requires acceptance and enrollment in MCLA-BMC Med. Tech. Clinical Lab Experience.

Credits:

8.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mcla.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 662-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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