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Medical Microbiology

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Th 12:30p.m. – 3:29p.m.		 W02-0082 Microbiology Lab 0 $0 (guest students)
Date
1/27/25 - 5/14/25
Time
Th 12:30p.m. – 3:29p.m.
Location
W02-0082 Microbiology Lab
Credits
0
Min. Tuition*
$0 (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

1/27/2025 - 5/14/2025

Location

W02-0082 Microbiology Lab

Enrolled / Capacity

7 / 20

Status

Closed

Instructor

Karla Schallies

Tuition*

$0 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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