Conceptual basis for understanding pathogenic microorganisms and the mechanisms by which they cause disease in the human body; operates in an integrated manner with the spectrum of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, describing the factors common to all infectious diseases; molecular biology, pathology and immunology explain the mechanisms for spread, immune response and recovery. Prerequisites: VTPB 405 or BIOL 456 and VTPB 409 or BIOL 454 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
Conceptual basis for understanding pathogenic microorganisms and the mechanisms by which they cause disease in the human body; operates in an integrated manner with the spectrum of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, describing the factors common to all infectious diseases; molecular biology, pathology and immunology explain the mechanisms for spread, immune response and recovery. Prerequisites: VTPB 405 or BIOL 456 and VTPB 409 or BIOL 454 Credits 3. 3 Lecture Hours.
