MDLB210 Diagnostic Microbiology
Department of Health Sciences: Medical Laboratory
- I. Course Number and Title
- MDLB210 Diagnostic Microbiology
- II. Number of Credits
- 4 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 3750
- IV. Prerequisites
- MDLB101 (C or better)
- Corequisites
- MDLB201, MDLB205, MDLB215
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- Lab fees apply
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- Students identify medically important microorganisms using a wide variety of clinical techniques. Included in discussions are susceptibility studies and the correlation of the presence of microorganisms to health and disease.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will:
- identify and adhere to established guidelines for working with potential pathogens to ensure biohazard safety;
- evaluate acceptability of specimens for potential pathogens and indigenous flora;
- list and demonstrate steps of proper procedure for microbiological staining, and interpret results for use with identification of pathogens;
- cultivate, isolate and identify infectious agents; and
- interpret antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Morphology and Staining Characteristics of Microorganisms
- Specimen types and acceptability criteria
- Growth media, conditions, and testing
- Types of stains, preparations and reasons for use
- Distinguishing colony morphology
- Isolation techniques and confirmatory testing
- Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- Basic principles and specimen collection in Mycology
- Basic principles and specimen collection in Parasitology
- Basic principles and specimen collection in Mycobacteriology
- Final Reporting
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Students satisfy the course learning goals via class discussions, written exams, assignments, and performance-based tasks in the laboratory. -
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.
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Approval date- 6/2018