Emory Pre-College Program (Session A): Medical Microbiology

A patient comes into the clinic with a high fever, shaking chills, heavy sweating, nausea/vomiting, and massive headache. She is looking to you for answers. In order to give her answers, you must first start asking questions. In this course, we will discuss microbiology from a medical point of view, using case studies as our guide. Topics will include a general introduction to microbiology, methods for identifying microbial species, the diversity of microbial species, and microbes that cause infection in the different organ systems. This will be followed by completing a case study project involving diagnosis of a bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic infection. Students will also have opportunities to complete simple diagnostic experiments in the lab, and visit the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing’s Simulation Lab. Prerequisite: Biology. LAB Fee: $25 Note: Students must be 16 years old by the session start date to take this lab course. The Emory Pre-College Program (noncredit) offers students an opportunity to preview the best of college life: from compelling non-credit courses taught by renowned faculty to life on a vibrant campus, from becoming an active participant in the university, local, and global communities to developing friendships with other students from around the world. Emory Pre-College students will experience a challenging college-level academic course, but they will also gain exposure to other academic disciplines, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, and residential college life. Emory Pre-College students may enroll in two-week noncredit courses or a three-week institute. Time is set aside during the afternoon most weekdays for College 101. Presentations are designed to help high school students prepare for their college admission process and beyond. Coupled with their academic work, College 101 programs will help equip students to understand and prioritize what to look for in a college and to hit the ground running when they do arrive at their college of choice. Application Fee - $70* Fee is waived for returning Pre-College students and students who receive free or reduced lunch. Send an email to precollege@emory.edu to let us know. Deposit - $350 non-refundable; payable upon acceptance to program, secures enrollment and counts towards the total cost of the program. Program cost covers the cost of all programs and off-campus events. Residential fees include room and board and three daily meals. Financial aid is available with the completion of a supplementary application and financial documentation. The preferred financial aid deadline is May 1st. Application process includes: application, transcript, standardized test scores, teacher recommendation.