# MLSP 203 — General Microbiology (AUB)

> MLSP 203 General Microbiology at American University of Beirut. 1 student review · 3 shared files.

Source: https://studiety.com/aub/course/1104
Retrieved: 2026-08-04

## Facts

- Course code: MLSP 203
- Title: General Microbiology
- University: American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Subject: Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Department: Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
- Credits: 3
- Professors on record (1): Mirna Bou Hamdan

## Catalogue description

A course that covers structure and morphology of micro-organisms, nutritional requirements and growth, sterilization and disinfection, introduction to microbial genetics, collection and handling of clinical specimens, culture techniques for clinical specimens and expected pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing, and assay.

## Quick answers

### What is MLSP 203 at AUB?

MLSP 203 General Microbiology is a 3-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Health Sciences. A course that covers structure and morphology of micro-organisms, nutritional requirements and growth, sterilization and disinfection, introduction to microbial genetics, collection and handling of clinical specimens, culture techniques for clinical specimens and expected pathogens, antibiotic sensitivity testing, and assay.

### How many credits is MLSP 203?

MLSP 203 General Microbiology is worth 3 credits at AUB.

### Is MLSP 203 hard?

1 AUB student has written about MLSP 203 on Studiety. No one has left a star rating yet, so read what they wrote rather than an average.

### Who teaches MLSP 203 at AUB?

Studiety has 1 professor on record for MLSP 203: Mirna Bou Hamdan. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.

### Are there past papers for MLSP 203?

Yes — 3 files for MLSP 203 have been shared by AUB students on Studiety, including exams, quizzes, syllabi and notes. They are free to download with a student account.

## What to expect

- Has Midterm
- Has Final
- Has Attendance
- Has Participation
- Has Lab

## Shared course material

3 files shared by students. Free to download after signing up.

- Notes: 2
- Syllabus: 1 (most recent from 2017)

## Student reviews

1 of 1 reviews, written by students who took the course.

- **2020-08** — The material is incredibly dense, so make sure you don't fall behind otherwise memorizing all the information will be pretty much impossible. Focus in dr. Ramia's class and take notes, but check and compare them with the books. The lab is fun, but make sure you study well for the drop quizzes because they affect the final grade. Memorize the charts by heart, they'll help a lot in the exams and later on during the rotations.

## See also

- [All Medical Laboratory Sciences courses at AUB](https://studiety.com/aub/subject/medical-laboratory-sciences.md)
- [Every AUB subject](https://studiety.com/aub/subjects.md)

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