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Basic Molecular Biology Module 4: PCR and Real-Time PCR

Explain the principles of PCR and real-time PCR including PCR steps and product analysis, and real-time PCR characteristics.

Basic Molecular Biology Module 3: Nucleic Acid Extraction

Discuss nucleic acid extraction including extraction method selection, basic extraction steps, and nucleic acid analysis.

Basic Molecular Biology Module 2: Laboratory Practice

Implement general biosafety and laboratory area flow practices, and minimize contamination.

Basic Molecular Biology Module 1: Basic Science

Describe fundamental characteristics of DNA and RNA, nucleotide base-pairing rules, and basic techniques and workflow applied in molecular diagnostics.

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Gram Negative Organism ID Glossary

Basic Microscopy - Laboratory Exercises

Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety - Introduction to Laboratory Safety

Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety - Emergency Procedures and Reporting Scenario

Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety - Incident or Near Miss Scenario

Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety - Laboratory Work Practices Scenario

Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety: Near Miss Scenario

Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety - Risk Management Scenario

Fundamentals of Laboratory Safety - Laboratory Hazards Scenario

Routine Microscopy – Direct Smear

Routine Microscopy – Wet Mount

Basic Microscopy – Setting Up the Microscope

Basic Microscopy – Ocular Micrometer Calibration

Basic Microscopy – Microscope Components

Basic Microscopy – Köhler Illumination

Presumptive Identification Chart for Francisella tularemia

Preparing a Wet Mount

Staphylococci Identification Chart

Listeria Monocytogenes Identification Chart