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BIO 348. Medical Microbiology


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 011974 Grading Basis GRD

Students will learn about microorganisms of medical importance, mainly bacteria and viruses. Key topics for each organism include general cell structure, unique structures/functions, epidemiology of the disease that the organism causes, mechanisms of pathogenesis, isolation and identification of the organism, and treatment options. Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” in BIO 245 /BIO 245L .