Biology at CCC: BIO 327, Microbial Pathogenesis

BIO 327
Microbial Pathogenesis

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Catalog Description: Some microorganisms can go from being innocent bystanders in the body (commensal) to being dangerous pathogens. Others have the capacity to single-handedly cause a wide range of diseases. Stable vaccines have been developed to treat some diseases, but others, such as influenza require yearly changes, and still others, such as HIV/AIDS remain elusive to vaccine treatments. This course will address these topics and introduce the microorganisms responsible for many common diseases. Material from this course will provide useful background for someone considering further study in medicine or health, as well those interested in biotechnology and microscopy applications. Topics will include immunology, virology, parasitology, and medical mycology and bacteriology. Lectures, laboratory work, discussion of current events/outbreaks where applicable, literature research, individual and group projects will be integral parts of this course.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites: BIO 222, BIO 227, BIO 231 or permission of the instructor

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