ML 201 - Survey of Clinical Microbiology Lab

Credit Hours: 1

This laboratory is an introduction to microbiology emphasizing the technical skills and theory behind basic microbiology procedures. Laboratory methods include the Gram stain procedure, aseptic technique, collection and handling of microbiological specimens, and isolation and identification of pathogens from the respiratory tract, urinary tract, and intestinal tract. Culture and classification of medically significant fungi are included, as well as a study of parasitology.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

discuss and follow the safety regulations in the microbiology laboratory;
use the microscope to examine prepared slides of various microorganisms;
perform aseptic techniques as practiced in the microbiology laboratory;
describe characteristics of microbial cultures;
know basic laboratory methods for the identification of microorganisms;
state how factors affect the growth rate and appearance of microbes when cultivated in the laboratory;
test the effectiveness of various antiseptic and disinfectant chemicals against test bacteria and interpret the results. Observe demonstration plates of antimicrobial susceptibility tests and interpret the results;
describe the basis of classifying parasites and give examples of representative organisms;
describe the classification of fungi and give examples of representative yeasts and molds;
collect, inoculate, examine cultures and describe colony morphology of microorganisms of the respiratory tract, urogenital tract, and the gastrointestinal tract; and
fulfill competency’s relates to clinical microbiology.

Corequisites: ML 200
F/S (N)