What Will You Learn?

• By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Classify and describe the structural and functional features of major microorganisms.
• Understand microbial pathogenesis and host immune responses.
• Interpret common microbiological diagnostic tests (e.g., Gram stain, cultures, serologies, PCR).
• Identify key features of medically important bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
• Apply infection control principles and understand modes of disease transmission.
• Understand the basis of antibiotic selection and mechanisms of resistance.
• Correlate microbiological findings with clinical presentations and treatment plans.
• Prepare effectively for medical board exams with high-yield microbiology content.