Overview
Students will study microbiology from a medical perspective, using case studies as their guide. Topics covered will include a general introduction to medical microbiology, methods for identifying human microbial species, the diversity of microbial species, and microbes that cause infections in the various organ systems.
This will be followed by completing a class case study involving the diagnosis of bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection, which includes hands-on laboratory activities like culturing microbes and analyzing results. Participants can gain experience in lab skills, data analysis and understanding antibiotic resistance, and the program aims to provide an early taste of college-level science in an informal setting.
At the end of this program, you’ll walk away with:
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Valuable hands-on laboratory skills and techniques commonly performed in clinical and research settings
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Strategies for identifying microorganisms causing infectious diseases
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Understanding of the beneficial microbes that make up the human microbiome and their importance in human health
