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Medical Microbiology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.		 Wheatley-Peters W01-0034 4 $2753 (guest students)
Date
1/26/26 - 5/13/26
Time
TuTh 4p.m. – 5:15p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W01-0034
Credits
4
Min. Tuition*
$2753 (guest students)

Description

This course examines bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, viroids, and prions, focusing on those that are pathogenic to humans.  The course also provides an introduction to immunology, epidemiology, and clinical microbiology. The laboratory introduces students to sterile techniques in microbiology emphasizing isolating and maintaining pure cultures, as well as microbe identification and biochemical testing.

Prerequisites

BIOL 111 and one of these options: CHEM 115 and 117; CHEM 903A; CHEM 130, or equivalents approved by the University

This course is closed for registration.

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

1/26/2026 - 5/13/2026

Location

Wheatley-Peters W01-0034

Enrolled / Capacity

37 / 40

Status

Closed

Instructor

Scott Paulissen

Tuition*

* For course tuition and fees, please visit the Bursar's website.