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Activity 2: Learning Resources

In addition to this Course of Study the following resources are available to help you develop competency in this area of study:

More information on these resources is found under the Learning Resources tab of the Academic Action Plan in the my.wgu.edu portal.

There are three required Learning Resources (LRs). You will enroll in these LRs through your AAP. 

Required Learning Resources

The learning resources required to complete this course are listed below.  Links to these resources are found under the Learning Resources tab of the Academic Action Plan in the my.wgu.edu portal. 

Microbiology Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide is one of two textbooks that you will use to gain competency in the Clinical Microbiology Sub-Domain. 

Betsy, T. & Keogh, J. (2005). Microbiology demystified: a self-teaching guide.1st ed. NY: McGraw Hill. ISBN 0-07-144650-8  

Outbreak: Cases in Real-World Microbiology is the second textbook you will use as you engage in the Clinical Microbiology Sub-Domain

Anderson, R.P. (2006) Outbreak: Cases in Real-World Microbiology, 1st ed. Washington, DC: ASM Press. ISBN 1-55581-366-6  

Labpaq: Microbiology: A Laboratory Experience for Independent Study Courses is a lab kit that comes with materials you will use as you complete the tasks for MLT1/MLT2.  The lab kit and a microscope with an oil immersion lens can be ordered through the AAP.

Alonzo, C. & Hands-On Labs (2004) Microbiology: A Laboratory Experience for Independent Study Courses, 1st ed. Denver, CO: Hands-On Labs, Inc. 1-885151-14-8

Also, if after using these Learning Resources you need further assistance please feel free to post a question in the learning community or contact the subject matter expert (SME) directly. The subject matter expert for this area is Dr. Murphy Nmezi (mnemzi@wgu.edu).

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