This course provides an introduction to microbiology, focussing on the understanding and application of basic microbiological methods (aseptic techniques, streak plating, culture handling, laboratory safety, etc). It also delves into clinically relevant micrbiological and immunological practice and focuses on the understanding and application of available methods for determination of microbes, demonstration of technique applications to infectious microbes and investigative case studies. Course material is applicable to and coordinated with Integrated Patient Focused Care modules. [Offered: W] Prereq: Pharmacy students only
