MLT 250LB - Clinical Microbiology Lab

2.00 Credits, 6.00 Contact Hours (6.00 lab)

Application and practice of techniques in the identification and control of bacteria. Includes structure, categories and classification of bacteria, ecology and spread of bacteria, pathogenesis of bacterial infections, clinical bacteriology methodology, various organisms, clinically significant anaerobic bacteria, antimicrobial testing, mycobacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, and local disease processes.

Prerequisite(s): With a grade of B or better: BIO 205IN , and MAT 151 or assessment into MAT 189 .
Corequisite(s): MLT 250 .
Information: Students must be admitted to the Medical Laboratory Technician program or obtain consent of instructor before enrolling in this course.