Correlation of biochemical principles stressed. Offered every fall. Medical Microbiology and Immunology 3 hrs. Study of the identification and differentiation of pathogens and normal flora of humans based upon correlation of morphological, biochemical, immunological, and molecular characteristics. Epidemiology, pathogenicity, and treatment modalities are also investigated.
Emphasis is on the bacteria, but fungi, parasites, and viruses are included.
Laboratory involves isolation and identification of medically important microorganisms, including proper specimen processing, along with serological methodologies. Offered every spring. BIOL 172 which may be taken concurrently, MLTE 121, MLTE 124. Laboratory Instrumentation 3 hrs. The application of the principles of basic electronics, spectrophotometry, nephelometry, reflectance photometry, fluorometry, electrochemistry, flame emission and atomic absorption to medical laboratory instruments used in diagnostic and research laboratories.