Laboratory

The laboratory will provide you with the opportunity to gain "hands on" experience in dealing with microbes and basic techniques for their identification. The laboratory section of the course will contribute to 5% of the total grade. Dr. Chris Aiken is the Faculty Coordinator of the Laboratory Sessions. Please consult the Lab Manual for the general rules of engagement in the laboratory. You will perform the following labs:

 Introduction and "Rules of Engagement"

    Power Point
 1A and 1B ---- Immunology

    Power Point 		 2 hours
 2A and 2B ---- Basic Bacteriologic Techniques

    Power Point 		 4 hours
 3A and 3B ---- Evaluation of Cocci and Gram-Positive Bacilli

    Power Point 		 3 hours
 4A and 4B ---- Evaluation of Enteric Gram-Negative Bacilli

    Power Point 		 3 hours
 5A, 5B and 5C ---- Clinical Unknowns

    Power Point 		 3 hours
 6. Parasites

    Power Point 		 2 hours
 7A and 7B ---- Virology

    Power Point 		3 hours
We welcome any questions, comments or suggestions you may have. Please send any general questions or informational requests about the Microbiology & Immunology Course to Dr. Luc Van Kaer, or phone (615) 343-2707. Technical questions or comments about this Web site can be addressed to the webmaster.