BIOL 20900 - Microbiology for Dental Hygiene Students

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Purdue University-Main Campus

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Credit Hours: 4.00. An introductory foundation in general and medical microbiology with emphasis on dental microbiology. Host-parasite relationships between humans and microbes (bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi) are explored with emphasis on epidemiologic principles of disease transmission, treatment and prevention. In the laboratory, sterile techniques and methods for isolating microbes are learned, the structure and function of microbes isolated from the human body (e.g. oral cavity) are studied, and disinfection and sterilization principles are explored. Typically offered Spring. 0.000 OR 4.000 Credit Hours Levels: Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Distance Learning, Laboratory, Lecture Regional Campus Only College Course Attributes: Lower Division

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.purdue.edu

Phone Number:

(765) 494-4600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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