BIOL 225 Human Microbiology (4)

An introduction to 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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101 or BIOL 111; BIOL 101L or BIOL 111L; BIOL 102 or BIOL 112; BIOL 102L or BIOL 112L; or permission of instructor
Corequisite(s): BIOL 225L
Course Frequency: Fall