PBHLTH260A
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Principles of Infectious Diseases
Course Title
Principles of Infectious Diseases
Course Description
This course presents general principles of microbial interactions with humans that result in infection and disease. Common themes are developed using examples of viral, bacterial, and parasitological pathogens that exemplify mechanisms of infectious disease. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, host immune response, diagnosis, treatment, and control will be presented for each infectious disease discussed.
Minimum
4
Maximum
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; S/U Option
Instructors
Riley, Swartzberg
American Cultures Requirement
No
Reading and Composition Requirement
None of the Reading and Composition Requirement
Prerequisite
Upper division course preparation in biology.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if the following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Duration (in weeks)
15
Minimum Hours
4
Maximum Hours
4
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Maximum Hours
8