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BLG 131

Microbiology for Nursing

This course will introduce the students to the fundamentals of microbiology. They will study bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans and their role in the acquisition and dissemination of infectious diseases. The students will also learn how microbial infections are controlled by hygiene, antimicrobial therapies and the immune system. Infections of each of the body systems will be surveyed. The lecture material will be supplemented with case histories in order to simulate real world situations.
Weekly Contact: Lecture: 3 hrs.
GPA Weight: 1.00
Course Count: 1.00
Billing Units: 1

Prerequisites

a minimum C grade in each of PPN 201, NSE 203, NSE 211, PAT 201, NSE 212

Co-Requisites

PPN 202, PAT 202, NSE 222, NSE 221

Antirequisites

None

Custom Requisites

None

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