This course is an applied course for students interested in developing an understanding of the ways government tracks health related issues and how communities experience and treat them. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use research and data to understand the health and wellness of their community, state, region, and nation; relate that knowledge to epidemiology and determinants of health; draw key connections between personal health issues and community health issues; defend emergency allocation of resources and identify professionals who can provide care. The labs are examination of living microorganisms, transfer of bacteria aseptic technique, staining methods, preparation of smears and simple staining, negative staining,gram- staining,acid fast staining, and structural stains if you need more info the teacher for that class is Kristoff Berzins this is his email [email protected]