May 31, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

ML 200 - Survey of Clinical Microbiology


Credit Hours: 2

This course emphasizes the study of pathogens and disease processes.  This applied science deals with the diagnosis, treatment, control, and prevention of infectious diseases.   

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

  1. understand the historical significance of microbiology; 
  2. know how to control microorganisms; 
  3. understand the relationship between microorganisms and the human body; 
  4. be able to understand human host defenses; 
  5. know basic laboratory methods for the identification of microorganisms; and 
  6. identify human diseases in the body systems. 


Prerequisites: BI 147, BI 148
F/S (N)