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    Mar 28, 2024  
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BSHS 401 - Microbiology and Infectious Disease


This course provides learning opportunities in the basic principles of medical microbiology and infectious disease. It covers mechanisms of infectious disease transmission, principles of aseptic practice, and the role of the human body’s normal microflora. The biology of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens and the diseases they cause are covered. Relevant clinical examples are provided. The course provides the conceptual basis for understanding pathogenic microorganisms and the mechanisms by which they cause disease in the human body. It also provides opportunities to develop informatics and diagnostic skills, including the use and interpretation of laboratory tests in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
Course Delivery Model(s)
Online
Lecture Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 45

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Repeatable (# of times)
0
Grade Type
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