Description
This laboratory course introduces students to the study of clinically relevant microbes. Particular emphasis is placed on the practice and development of skills needed by those working in medical microbiology settings. Students identify one unknown bacterial strain, present a written scientific communication on the identification process and results, and maintain a clinical laboratory notebook. Primarily for students interested in health sciences. Prerequisites: SCH101, SCH111, or one semester equivalent of college-level chemistry; and SBL161, SBL163, or SHL215. Corequisite: SBL222. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.