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MLSCI 470 - Diagnostic and Public Health Microbiology Laboratories

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Medicine and Dentistry
Department Medical Laboratory Science
Typically Offered either term

Description
The course provides a realistic, practical discussion on the role of diagnostic and public health microbiology laboratories in North America. It is designed to enhance the student’s ability to assimilate new and specialized knowledge in an evolving clinical microbiology discipline from a multisectoral OneWorld Health perspective. The course content will revolve around case presentations related to current clinical microbiology topics, including diagnostic bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, molecular diagnostic techniques, infection control and prevention strategies as well as new microbiology diagnostic technologies and emerging pathogens. Consent of Division is required for non-Medical Laboratory Science students. Prerequisite: MLSCI 340 or consent of Division. Credit can be obtained in only one of MLSCI 470 or LABMP 570.