BIOL 57710Emerging Infectious Diseases

Purdue University Fort Wayne · 3 credits · GRAD

Catalog

P: BIOL 21800 and consent of instructor. This course will introduce the molecular biology and epidemiology of several emerging infectious diseases affecting humans caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa using recent, peer-reviewed scientific reviews as course material. Students completing this course will obtain a deeper understanding of the microbial agents that are currently causing several important diseases worldwide. The topics covered will focus on how the pathogens enter and spread within the human body and between persons, the host response to infection, clinical symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 24 – Dec 20

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01Class #13797	Tu Th · 4:30 – 5:45 PM	Science Building G20	Daniel, Jaiyanth
01 notes: Instructional method: Lecture