Laboratory stresses techniques relevant to each course subject area. Special attention given to the scientific method, literature searches, experimental design, and laboratory instrumentation and techniques. May not be used to fulfill A.B. requirements for microbiology majors. Primary emphasis on the mechanisms involved in immune responses. Includes discussion of epidemiology, pathology, and diagnosis of mycotic diseases.
Laboratory focuses on identification and biochemical activities of pathogenic fungi.
Open to senior majors. Cross-listed with BOT 605 and ZOO 605 . Cross-listed with BOT 606 and ZOO 606 . Students practice writing grant proposals and papers and prepare graphic presentation of data for poster and oral presentations. Fosters firsthand understanding of the research basis for, and the investigative nature of, clinical microbiology and assists in development of insight into how microorganisms cause infectious diseases.