Covers basic bacteriology, staining techniques, and culture methods for identifying pathogenic microorganisms in the laboratory setting.
About this course
DLAB 1970 Microbiology I introduces the fundamental principles of bacteriology as applied to diagnostic medical laboratories. You will learn how to isolate, identify, and characterise pathogenic microorganisms using standard staining techniques and culture methods. The course emphasises aseptic technique, laboratory safety, and the accurate interpretation of microbiological data.
Through hands-on laboratory sessions, you will work with common Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, learning to differentiate species based on morphological and biochemical characteristics. This course is a core requirement for students entering the diagnostic laboratory profession.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 60
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Prepare and maintain pure cultures of common bacteria using standard aseptic techniques.
- Perform Gram staining and other differential staining procedures to identify microbial morphology.
- Select and use appropriate culture media for the isolation and identification of pathogens.
- Interpret biochemical test results to classify unknown bacterial isolates.
- Apply infection control and safety protocols when handling pathogenic microorganisms.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Laboratory practical exams | 40 |
| Midterm examination | 20 |
| Final examination | 25 |
| Laboratory notebooks and reports | 15 |