SWSC 141 - Public Health Microbiology

Institution:

University of California-Riverside

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Description:

Lecture, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 002 or both BIOL 005A and BIOL 05LA; BIOL 003 or BIOL 005B; upper-division standing; or consent of instructor. Introduction to transmission of human pathogenic microorganisms through environmental media, including drinking water, wastewater, and air. Topics include characterization of environmentally transmitted pathogens, microbial risk assessment, sampling and detection methods for microorganisms in environmental samples, waterborne disease outbreaks, recycling or reuse of wastewater, microbial regulations and standards, and indoor air microbiology. Cross-listed with ENSC 141 and MCBL 141. Yates

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.UCR.EDU

Phone Number:

(951) 827-1012

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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