CLT 2410 - Clinical Microbiology/Parasitology

4 Cr. Hr(s).
Basic concepts of microbiology with emphasis on microbial pathogenesis and immunity. Medically important microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses, rickettsia, protozoa, and the diseases which they produce. This course will also introduce students to the basic knowledge of the physical and chemical properties of clinically significant micro-organisms, the emphasis will be on describing phenotypic characteristics of clinically relevant organisms and the principles of antimicrobial action. Three classroom, three lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): CLT 1200 AND (BIO 1222 OR BIO 1242) AND Restricted to Majors
Corequisite(s): CLT 2413