BMLS 351 - Clinical Microbiology I (3)

Corequisite: BMLS 351L
A study of the microorganisms associated with human infectious processes. Discussions include the characteristics, isolation, identification, and clinical infections associated with relevant pathogenic microorganisms, as well as the role of the microbiology lab in the health care setting. Methods of bacteria culturing, identification, microscopy, and susceptibility testing using biochemical techniques are discussed. Emphasis is placed on diagnosis and clinical correlation of laboratory findings as well as safety awareness of laboratorians regarding pathogenic microbes and biohazardous materials.