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BMSCI 522 - Medical Microbiology

2.5 credit hours

This course is concerned with the structure, metabolism, and genetics of viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites in relation to their identification, pathogenicity, and antibiotic sensitivity. The laboratories cover basic microbiological procedures and techniques and supplement the material being covered in the lectures. Students participate in exercises involving interpretation of clinical case information and presentation of analysis in a small-group setting. Students perform online case exercises. The broad objective of this course is to teach the basic understanding of virology, bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.