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B253 Microbiology for Nurses

2 credit(s)

This lecture course will introduce students to the basic properties of bacteria, archaea, eukaryotic microorganisms and viruses, with an emphasis on bacteria. The diversity within the microbial world will be emphasized, as well as their relevance to the health and diseases of humans. Approaches for controlling the growth of microbes in the environment and for preventing the spread of infectious diseases will also be discussed. In addition, students will also become familiar with host-microorganism interactions and host-immune responses. (Corequisite: Bxxx Microbiology for Nurses Laboratory)

Upon the completion of the course the student will be able to:

  1. Describe the origin and scope of microbiology.

  2. Describe the structure and function of the bacterial cell.

  3. Evaluate the diversity and evolutionary processes within the microbial world.

  4. Examine the ways bacteria extract and use energy from their environment.

  5. Describe interactions between humans and microbes.

  6. Describe ways microbial populations are affected by antibiotics and antimicrobials.


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