Microbiology 552 - Pathogenic Bacteriology
Spring
2026
01
3.00
Erika Hamilton
TU TH 1:00PM 5:15PM
UMass Amherst
80385
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (IV) rm N303
eah@umass.edu
Laboratory procedures in clinical and diagnostic bacteriology including: i) cultural and physiological characteristics of the pathogenic bacteria; ii) recommended procedures for the cultivation of both the common and rare pathogens isolated from clinical material; iii) conventional and rapid biochemical methods for detection and identification of medically important bacteria; iv) serological procedures on microorganisms of prime medical concern; and v) prescribed tests for the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics and antimetabolites.
Microbio majors only Grad or MICROBIO 312 w/ B- Additional fees are associated with this section.