Second Year Courses 2009-2010
Microbiology
Microbiology provides an an overview of the clinically important micro-organisms and their roles in infectious diseases. The objectives of the course are to discuss mechanism of microbial pathogenicity important in disease production, provide knowledge of the common organisms associated with specific infectious diseases as foundation for system (organ)-based approach to diagnosis, describe the interactions between the clinician and the clinical laboratory that are important for diagnosing infectious diseases.
Lectures are held five days a week for 50-minute sessions. Additionally, students attend weekly laboratory sessions during the quarter. A multiple-choice exams are administered, as well as a final laboratory practical exam.
