EM 2111 - Infectious Agents

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Description:

Bacteria and viruses cause most of today's known infectious diseases and pose signifi cant challenges to medical care and public health systems around the world. Also troubling is the rate at which new infectious diseases such as AIDS, SARS, and mad cow disease have emerged in just the last twenty to thirty years. This course introduces students to the biology of pathogenic microbes, the disease process, the immune system, and mechanisms by which vaccines, antibiotics, and antiviral work to protect us from disease. We also explore ways in which humans have unwittingly (and sometimes intentionally) promoted the spread of infectious disease within the United States and around the world. Topics will be presented in the context of emergency management, with focus on public health issues and bioterrorism. Prerequisite: MS-2221 STCW: None

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.maritime.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 830-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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