BIOL 1550 - Microbiology for Health Professionals

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Biology

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for allied health and nursing majors. It explores the major groups of microorganisms and the role they play in the environment and in disease. The host-parasite relationship, human immunity to disease, epidemiology, and the control of microorganisms are also addressed. Laboratory exercises provide the student with the basic techniques of microbial identification, microscopy, sterile technique, and basic infection control. (OTM approved course for Natural SciencesTMNS) Day - F, Sp Evening - F UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take BIOL 1550L

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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