MLSC 2130U – Foundations in Clinical Microbiology and Immunology

This course introduces students to the microbial world, and will serve as a foundation for Clinical Microbiology courses or for entry into healthcare related programs. Students will learn about the different types of microorganisms, with an emphasis on bacteria, and will come to appreciate the importance of microorganisms in our daily lives. This course will introduce students to the clinical relevance of microorganisms with emphasis on basic principles of identification, culturing, controlling, and pathogenesis of bacteria. The course also includes basic principles of immunology with emphasis on immunological techniques, which will serve as foundation for Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Hematology and Transfusion Science courses.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1201U
Credit restriction(s): BIOL 2060U