A lecture and laboratory course dealing with the interaction between microbial pathogens and human hosts. A variety of bacterial, viral, and/or mycological or other eukaryotic pathogens will be examined in terms of their mechanisms of disease production and spread, interaction with the immune system, available treatments, and impact on human society. Diseases of historical importance as well as present day diseases will be included. Labs require prior mastery of standard microbiological culture and handling techniques and may include an experimental component. Prerequisites: grade of C or better in BIOL 244 and BIOL 350, CHEM 220.
Grade Basis: Letter Grade
Credits: 4.0
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