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Principles of Infectious Diseases

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Subject

PBHLTH

Course Number

260B

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

4

Maximum

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; S/U Option

Instructors

Swartzberg

American Cultures Requirement

No

Reading and Composition Requirement

None of the Reading and Composition Requirement

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Duration (in weeks)

15

Minimum Hours

4

Maximum Hours

4

Outside Work Hours Min

10

Maximum Hours

10