Introduction to Medical Microbiology

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General microbial physiology, microbial genetics, and the study of different disease producing agents: bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. The organisms are studied in relation to their particular characteristics, methods of cultivation, the pathologic al processes in which they are involved, and the immunological host responses. MICR 8504 - Advanced Topics in Medical Bacteriology. One (1) credit. Pre-requisite: MICR 8499. Topics of interest related to Medical Bacteriology will be discussed. The faculty have to approve the topics. Can be taken more than once, up to 3 credits.