ML 218 - Clinical Microbiology I

Credit Hours: 2

An introductory microbiology course, emphasizing the clinical laboratory, technical skills and theory behind basic clinical microbiology procedures. Topics include classification and diversity of microbes, cell structure and function, growth, metabolism and genetics, laboratory methods for cultivation and identification of microbes from lab specimens. The principles of infectious disease production, microbial pathogenicity and host defense mechanisms are also presented.

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

Explain the Fundamentals of Microbiology, Taxonomy, and Classification. (C, TL II, PC 4)
Compare and Contrast Microorganisms and Viral Structures and their Functions. (C, TL I, PC 4)
Describe Microbial and Viral Genetics and Metabolism. (C, TL I, PC 4)
Recognize and Interpret Microbial Physical and Chemical Growth Requirements. (C, TL II, PC 4)
Define Physical and Chemical Control of Microorganisms. (C, TL I, PC 4)
Identify the Principles of Disease due to Host and Pathogen Interaction. (C, TL I, PC 4)
Reflect on the differences between Human Non-Specific and Specific Immune Responses. (C, TL III, PC 4)

P = Psychomotor (skills)	TL I - Taxonomy Level I - Knowledge
C = Cognitive (knowledge)	TL II -Taxonomy Level II - Application
A = Affective (behavior)	TL III - Taxonomy Level II - Problem Solving
PC = Program Competencies

Prerequisites: ML 120, ML 121
Corequisites: ML 219
F/S (N)