MLT 217 Microbiology
This course begins with an introduction to bacterial growth, culture requirements, sterilization procedures, and biochemical activity. This introductory material is followed by detailed study of the gram positive cocci, the gram negative cocci, the enterobacteriaceae, and the non-fermentative gram negative bacilli. Particular attention is paid to human pathogenic versus normal flora organisms depending on body site. Identification by classical and packaged systems is followed by susceptibility studies. Brief presentations on anaerobes, parasitology, and mycology conclude the course. This course is offered summer quarter.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of MLT 228.