BIOL 342 - The New Plagues: New and Ancient Infectious Diseases Threatening World Health

Institution:

American River College

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Description:

General Education: CSU Area B2; IGETC Area 5B Course Transferable to UC/CSU Hours: 54 hours LEC This course explores the biology, epidemiology, and pathology of selected pathogens such as prions, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and helminthes that threaten public health on a global scale. It explores the interaction between human behavior and disease agents on the emergence of new infectious agents and the re-emergence of ancient plagues.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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