BIOL 220 - c Medical Microbiology

Institution:

Cypress College

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Description:

Three hours lecture and Three hours laboratory per week. Pass/No Pass/Letter Grade Option CSU This course is a study of the diagnosis, etiology, transmission, pathology, and control of infectious disease. Special attention is given to the topics of immunology and chemotherapy. Laboratory emphasis is placed on providing experience and insight into the processes of specimen handling, isolation, identification, and sensitivity testing of pathogenic microorganisms. Aseptic techniques are stressed throughout the course. This course is recommended for students of nursing (RN), dental technology, medical records, and baccalaureate degree medical or public health programs. Recommended background is one year each, high school chemistry/ biology, or one semester each, college chemistry/biology. If the student has no science background, prior completion of BIOL 160 C is strongly recommended.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.cypresscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(714) 484-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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