MORTUARY SCIENCE 102 - Microbiology for Embalmers

Institution:

City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College

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Description:

Te basic principles of microbiology related to the principles of funeral service education, especially as they pertain to embalming sanitation, morgue disinfection, public health, and embalming practice. Te development and use of personal, professional and community hygiene and sanitation is discussed. Te methods of transmission of infectious diseases, control procedures of these diseases with special emphasis on protection to the embalmer are described to diferentiate between indigenous microorganisms and pathogens and /or opportunists causing diseases commonly associated with the human host and dead human remains. Blackboard Course (BbOC) computer skills recommended but not required. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Biology 121, 120 and Health Science 102. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/pages/default.aspx

Phone Number:

(312) 850-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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