BIO 3620 Medical Microbiology
Lecture and laboratory session provide an in-depth study of microscopic organisms of medical importance, focusing specifically on those viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminthes involved in pathogenic processes. Lectures will cover prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure, microbial growth and metabolism, microbial classification, virology, microbial pathogenesis, and host defense mechanisms - 3 hours lecture. Prerequisites:
BIO 2800 and
BIO 2900 or consent of the instructor.
Corequisite
BIO 3625 - lab