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Jul 14, 2025
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CLT 208 - Pathogenic Microbiology
An introduction to microorganisms of importance in human health and disease. Topics include the morphology, isolation, and clinical significance of pathogens, the interrelationships of microorganisms and human hosts, and the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Emphasis on bacteriology; includes survey of mycology, parasitology, and virology.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite: BIO 131 Anatomy & Physiology I
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CLT 209L Pathogenic Microbiology Laboratory or CLT 210 Diagnostic Microbiology/CLT 210L Diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Lecture Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Recognize significant milestones in the history and classification of microbes.
- Discuss the foundational principles of the biology of microorganisms, including microbial anatomy, genetics, metabolism, growth, and control of growth.
- Describe the morphological and biochemical traits of clinically significant aerobic and anaerobic bacteria.
- Describe the clinical significance and basic identification of pathogenic fungi, viruses, mycobacteria and parasites.
- List the specimen collection techniques and environmental conditions required for the cultivation and identification of pathogenic microbes.
- Summarize the basic principles of infection and their application to the prevention of transmission of infectious disease.
- Discuss the significance of antimicrobial resistance and describe the various assays used to evaluate effectiveness of antimicrobial agents, including antibiotic sensitivity testing.
- Relate clinically significant pathogens to their respective disease states describing target populations, transmission, symptoms, virulence factors, treatment, and prevention.
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