BIOL 276 Epidemics and Infectious Diseases

3 semester hours

An introduction to microbiology with an emphasis on microorganisms that cause disease in humans. Viral replication, pathogenic mechanisms of bacteria, life cycles of parasites, the function of the immune system, and vaccination will be examined in context of diseases of historical, social, and public health importance.

Lecture, 3 hours.

University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Flag: Information Literacy.

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