Applied Microbiology.

Catalog description

An introduction to medically relevant bacteria, plus fungi, viruses, parasites and biting arthropods. In addition to basic topics that include basic cell structure and function, biochemistry, and metabolic diversity, students acquire knowledge and practical understanding of antimicrobial treatment and immunology. An organ systems approach to learning about pathogens allows students to practice problem-solving skills in treating human infections. Case studies from the CDC reinforce problem-solving skills and provide students with a comprehensive, practical and holistic approach to learning microbiology. Credit will not be given for this course if a student has already received credit for BIOL 147 Medical Microbiology. Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to undergraduates in the Pre-Pharmacy Advantage program who have received C or better grades in BIOL 061 and CHEM 025 or CHEM 026 .