MICR 3053 - Microbiological Procedures

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $25.00
Course Fee Purpose: Consumable laboratory supplies including, but not limited to, culture tubes, Petri plates, broth and agar media, gloves, pipets, staining reagents, microscope slides and coverslips, disinfectant, swabs, and chemicals and reagents used in media preparation.
Description: This course is designed to increase proficiency with basic laboratory skills in microscopy, staining methods, preparation of media, aseptic technique, preservation and maintenance of cultures, culture identification, and enumeration methods while developing practical and professional skills in data analysis, presentation, and instrumentation.
This course consists of 2 two-hour combined lecture and laboratory sessions per week.
Pre-requisite(s): MICR 2054, CHEM 1210, and MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 or MATH 1210.