BIO 140 - Medical Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases

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California State University-Sacramento

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Description:

Medical Microbiology and Emerging Infectious Diseases. Lectures, discussions, and readings regarding infectious viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, with an emphasis on highly relevant pathogens including emerging infectious agents and microbes that are regionally endemic. The clinical syndrome, along with the molecular and cellular aspects of the course of infection of each pathogen will be discussed. Additionally, the history of microbiology and medicine as well as a brief overview of laboratory methods used for diagnosis will also be covered. Lecture three hours. Note: BIO 140 cannot substitute for BIO 144 in the CLS concentration in Biological Sciences. Prerequisite: BIO 39 or BIO 139. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.csus.edu

Phone Number:

(916) 278-6011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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