Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2015
WebAdvisor Title
Microbiology for Allied Health
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
5 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
For health service personnel not needing the extensive laboratory experience involved in BIO 251. Emphasizes the biology of microbes, epidemiology and disease transmission, sterile technique, basics of immunity, the microbiology of wounds, and current regulations regarding blood-borne pathogens and bio-hazardous wastes. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Pre-requisites
ENG-131 eligible
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
Yes
MTA Categories
- Category 6.1: Natural Sciences
- Category 6.2: Natural Sciences with Laboratory Experience
General Education Categories
- Natural Sciences