Medical Microbiology

13020700 Medical Microbiology

Recommended Grade Levels: 10-12

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry; Recommended-a course from the Health Science Career Cluster (Principles of Health Science, Medical Terminology, or Anatomy & Physiology)

Credit: 1 (This course satisfies a high school science graduation requirement)

Description: The Medical Microbiology course is designed to explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases.

Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.