BIOL 1103 - Introduction to Emerging Diseases

Institution:

Normandale Community College

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Description:

A non-majors general education lab course that introduces the global, national, and local factors that cause and influence the emergence and re-emergence of infectious disease. Topics include the scientific method, epidemiology, disease transmission, survey of microorganisms, bioterrorism, food and water safety, and sexually transmitted diseases. Lab exercises mandate following biosafety practices for handling microbial pathogens. Lecture 3 credits, 3-hour lab 1 credit.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.normandale.edu

Phone Number:

(952) 358-8200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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