BIO 316 - Biology of Infectious Disease

Institution:

Westminster College - Pennsylvania

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Description:

This course investigates the causes, pathology, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, as well as the mammalian immune response to infection. The course is in a lecture/discussion format with focus on case studies and readings from primary literature, as well as the laboratory investigation of infective agents. Some field work, including a possible field trip to a water treatment plant, is an important feature of the class. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 111.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminster.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 946-8761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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