BIO 116 - Infectious Diseases

Institution:

Dutchess Community College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

The goal of this course is to examine the frequency and distribution of infectious diseases not only in the U.S. but worldwide. Using a social-behavioral-biological-medical-political and economical model, the course will provide a general understanding of why we as a society are experiencing the reemerging of old infectious diseases (e.g., TB, plague, malaria, pertussis) and the emerging of new infectious diseases (e.g., Ebola, Hepatitis, Hantavirus). In addition, the course will explore approaches to prevention, control and management of these diseases.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sunydutchess.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 431-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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