PBHLTH260B

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PBHLTH 260B - Principles of Infectious Diseases

School of Public Health Graduate PBHLT - School of Public Health

Subject

PBHLTH

Course Number

260B

Department

School of Public Health

Course Level

Graduate

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 Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Instructors

Swartzberg

Prerequisites

Upper division course preparation in biology.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

4

Lecture Hours Min

4

Lecture Hours Max

4

Outside Work Hours

10

Outside Work Hours Min

10

Outside Work Hours Max

10