Course Description
This course will discuss medically important pathogens and their interaction with a human host. Students will examine the biology of microbial pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, along with the mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and mammalian host immune responses to infections. The clinical characteristics and epidemiology of infectious diseases including transmission mechanisms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment will be analyzed. Students should come into this course already familiar with biological properties of different types of microorganisms.
DE Program
Undergraduate Certificate in Microbiology
SPRG 2022
Instructors
Classes Start:
January 10, 2022
Classes End:
April 25, 2022
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
Internet
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: MB 351
