BIOL 319 - Pre-Health Microbiology

Credits: 4

This course is directed to students interested in microbiology with an emphasis in health related issues. Provides an introduction to the structure, physiology, genetics, ecology, and the evolution of microorganisms. Considering the increasing the detrimental effect of microbes to our health, with infectious diseases being one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the developing and developed world, special attention is given to the role of microbes in infectious diseases. Chemotherapeutic and immune control of infectious diseases are also discussed in detail. Prerequisites: BIOL 113 and CHEM 102 or 104 or 107 or 111. No freshman permitted.