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BIOL205 Laboratory Based Medical Microbiology

Course Description

This course examines the basic principles of medical microbiology and the classification of microbes, emphasising their relevance to human health. Topics include the morphology, growth, and transmission of microorganisms; key aspects of microbial genetics; the epidemiology and role of pathogens in infectious diseases; human immunology; antimicrobial strategies; and the prevention and control of communicable diseases in humans.

Course Details

• Credits: 4.0
• Prerequisites: BIOL 111 OR BIOL 101
• Corequisites: BIOL 112 OR BIOL 102
• Lecture Hours: 45
• Lab Hours: 45

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