4.00 Credits
Introduces clinical nursing students to the biology, metabolism, classifications, ecology, genetics and evolution of microbes. Emphasis is placed on the role of bacteria in human health and disease, control of microbial growth, and antimicrobial resistance. The laboratory includes techniques in handling, isolation, cultivation, staining, identification, and control of microorganisms. Intended for students in the Nursing program and will not satisfy a core requirement for a BS degree in Biology.