BI 87 - Microbiology:The Plight of Humans and Microbes

Institution:

Eastern Connecticut State University

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Description:

This course surveys the interactions of microorganisms on humans that result in various types of diseases.The course emphasizes bacterial and viral infections that involve the various organs associated with skin, respiratory, digestive, urogenital, nervous, and lymphatic systems.It also addresses the importance of infection control and prevention, the control of growth, and the functional anatomy of microorganisms, and provides a historical perspective on the various diseases surveyed.Note: this course counts as a science core course but does not satisfy requirements for the biology major or minor.Three lectures.Three credits

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.easternct.edu/

Phone Number:

(860) 465-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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