BI 235 - Medical Microbiology/Immunology

Institution:

Mt Hood Community College

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Description:

Credits 4 (3 Lecture - 3 Lab Hrs/Wk) - F/W/Sp This course is an extension of the concepts and principles presented in BI234, with emphasis upon bacteria, viruses and other agents that cause human disease. The course examines in depth mechanisms of pathogenicity and transmissibility. Discussion of disease etiology in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, nervous and integumentary systems are provided. Additionally, host defense mechanisms are examined in detail, with emphasis on inflammatory processes, types of immunity, cytotoxic reactions, and immune complex disorders. The companion laboratory serves to isolate and examine disease organisms, investigate and conduct epidemiological studies, and challenge the student with case studies. Prerequisite: BI234. BI121 and BI122, or BI100 are also strongly recommended. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing, Math.

Credits:

3.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.mhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 491-6422

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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