Biomedical Science and Therapeutics: Infectious Disease I

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This course is designed to provide a detailed exploration of microbial biology and the drugs used to treat bacterial infections as well as the application of this foundational material to the to the pharmacotherapy of specific bacterial infections. The biology of bacteria along with their morphology, staining, growth pattern, biochemical activities is discussed along with the chemical, pharmacological, and therapeutic aspects of antibacterial drug therapy. Integration of these topics with pharmacotherapeutic principles is designed to enable students to make therapeutic decisions in the treatment of infectious bacterial diseases. When applicable, the public health significance of these organisms, their modes of transmission and means of prevention and control will be discussed. This course utilizes a variety of presentation styles, including lectures, case study discussions, and computer-based educational activities. PHBM 418 is a prerequisite for PHBM 419 and PHPR 498.