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CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY: OVERVIEW OF TECHNOLOGIES AND METHODOLOGIES

PATH 915
Course Description

Learn the variety of techniques, methodologies, and instrumentation used in modern clinical microbiology laboratory practice. Gain an understanding of mass spectrometry, NAAT, PCR, sequencing, antigen/antibody detection, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, point-of-care testing, and biomarkers of infection.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
Not Reported

No change from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
Not Reported

No change from Historical

Class Size
78

73.33% from Historical

2025 Fall Grade Distribution

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