Microbiology

This course is associated with the following programs:

• Dental Hygienist - Associate Degree
• Funeral Services - Associate Degree New
• Laboratory Science Technology Biological Science Emphasis - Associate Degree
• Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate Degree
• Nursing - Associate Degree
• Paramedic to Nursing Bridge
• Practical Nursing to Nursing Bridge
• Respiratory Therapy - Associate Degree

1. Explore the history and scope of the field of microbiology
2. Use safe laboratory practices
3. Perform microbiological laboratory procedures according to appropriate safety standards
4. Use a bright-field microscope to examine microbial cells
5. Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structures and their functions
6. Explain microbial growth requirements and key microbial metabolic processes
7. Classify bacteria based on differentiating characteristics
8. Assess the impact of microbial genetics on humans and the environment
9. Evaluate processes to control the growth of microbes in the body and in the environment
10. Summarize pathogenic and non-pathogenic host-microbe interactions
11. Analyze patterns of microbial disease transmission using principles of epidemiology
12. Summarize host defense mechanisms
13. Evaluate immunopathology and immunological applications
14. Correlate select bacteria with human infectious disease
15. Correlate select fungi and parasites with human infectious disease
16. Correlate select viruses and prions with human infectious disease