Environmental Microbiology –

hcs255

(3 credits)

This course explores the basic principles of microbiology. Case scenarios and classroom discussions will allow the student to apply the framework and concepts of microbiology within the work place.

This undergraduate-level course is weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.

Topics and Objectives

Acid-fast Bacilli, Mycoplasma, Spirochetes and Other Medically Important Bacteria
- Describe the major groups of acid-fast bacilli, mycoplasma, and spirochetes.
- Identify the antibiotics used against acid-fast bacilli, spirochetes, mycoplasma, and other medically important bacteria.
- Examine diseases caused by acid-fast bacilli, mycoplasma, spirochetes and other medically important bacteria.
Bacteria and Classes of Antibiotics
- Describe the major groups of gram-negative and gram-positive organisms.
- Identify the antibiotics used primarily against gram-negative and gram-positive organisms.
- Give at least one example of each category of antibiotic.
- Examine diseases caused by gram-negative and gram-positive organisms.
Biologic Agents and Health Care Acquired Infections
- Describe biologic agents and their treatment.
- Determine the significance of health care acquired infections.
Bloodborne Pathogens
- Identify the components of OSHA's bloodborne pathogen standard.
Concepts in Microbiology
- Determine frequently used diagnostic tests to identify infectious disease.
Host-drug Reactions and Other Considerations
- Examine the host-antibiotic interactions.
- Describe considerations in selecting anti-microbial therapy.
Immunology
- Identify the components of the immune system.
- Differentiate between active and passive and natural and acquired immunity.
Infection Control
- Examine techniques used to prevent the transmission of infections.
Role of Normal Flora
- Differentiate between normal flora and pathogenic organisms.
Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites
- Describe the major groups of viruses, fungi, and parasites.
- Identify the medications used against viruses, fungi, and parasites.
- Examine diseases caused by viruses, fungi, and parasites.

The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.

Environmental Microbiology –

hcs255

Acid-fast Bacilli, Mycoplasma, Spirochetes and Other Medically Important Bacteria

Bacteria and Classes of Antibiotics

Biologic Agents and Health Care Acquired Infections

Bloodborne Pathogens

Concepts in Microbiology

Host-drug Reactions and Other Considerations

Immunology

Infection Control

Role of Normal Flora

Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites

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