BIOL-101 Microbiology for Health Sciences

Credits 2 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ACRD 080.
An introduction to microbiology especially as it relates to the types and modes of transmission control and prevention of disease-producing micro-organisms. Lab work includes the study of staining techniques and an introduction to microbial identification.

Course Outcomes
1. Explain basic microbial morphology and physiology 2. Describe the fundamentals of the infectious process 3. explain the mode of transmission of infectious diseases, and describe the methods to control these diseases 4. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of personal and environmental disinfection and decontamination procedures, by proper use of chemical disinfection and sterilization processes