Prerequisites: Students must have a minimum grade of C in AHS 132, Anatomy and Physiology 2, in order to register for AHS 202.
Description:
The student is given a medical view of microorganisms: their morphology and physiology. Pathogenic microorganisms, including etiology and pathology, are examined in detail as applicable to the hospital environment. The study of aseptic and antiseptic techniques involving patients, equipment and clinical areas enumerated. Practicum in obtaining pure cultures and identifying these cultures included. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies.
SUNY GE- SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-n/a
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences
Prerequisites: AHS 131, AHS 132, AHS 201, AHS 202
Description:
Pre or Concurrent Requisites: AHS 209, AHS 210
A continuation of AHS 202, this course provides an overview of diagnostic microbiology that is relevant and essential for a career as a medical laboratory technician. It includes discussion of the microorganisms of importance and basic test procedures commonly encountered in clinical settings. While bacteriology is the emphasis, mycology, parasitology, and virology will also be included. For MLT majors only.
SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a
Offered: Spring
Credit Hours: 3
Department: Allied Health Sciences
Prerequisites: BIO 101 - BIO 102 or BIO 109 - BIO 110 or permission of the Department.
Description:
This course examines the morphology, physiology, structure, genetics, and metabolism of microorganisms, including the roles played by microorganisms in medical, environmental, agricultural, and biotechnological sciences. The laboratory deals with the culture and study of microorganisms, the dynamics of microbial growth, and the physiological basis of bacterial identification. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies.
SUNY GE-SSCI; SUNY GEN ED-GLAB; NCC GEN ED-LSCI
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Credit Hours: 4
Department: Allied Health Sciences