CLS 544 Identification of Bacterial Pathogens 3 cr.  (3-0-0)

Course will cover molecular techniques utilized in the diagnosis and prognosis of bacterial pathogens. This course examines the clinical evaluation of bacterial pathogens for molecular diagnosis. Students investigate the technologies used to identify bacterial pathogens using nucleic acid based molecular techniques. Students are required to determine the appropriate methodologies for identification of bacterial pathogens while demonstrating mastery of subject matter via written and oral presentations.