BIOL 3460 - Biology of Infectious Disease

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

For Biology majors. Provides a modern view of bacterial and viral diseases in order to build a foundation for more advanced studies in microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, and immunology. The agents of infectious diseases demonstrate excellent examples of natural selection. The various adaptations of the pathogen and defenses of the host illustrate some of the most amazing mechanisms in biology. Covers characteristics of microbes, corresponding defense mechanisms evolved by hosts of these microbes, and mechanisms of pathogenesis during infection. Molecular, cellular, and physiological concepts will be developed through use of both clinical and epidemiological pictures of selected diseases. Successful completers will have an understanding of the importance of microbes to biological communities and how evolution has impacted and continues to influence aspects of disease transmission and control. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the various stages of the host-agent relationship and their importance in transmission dynamics. 2. Describe the epidemiology of several infectious diseases of contemporary importance. 3. Explain the important properties of infectious agents and the host defenses used against them. 4. Outline the categories and characteristics of infectious agents and transmission. 5. Summarize the main features of the current global burden of infectious disease and the public health movement that has evolved to reduce its impact. Prerequisites: BIOL 3010 and BIOL 3030 (Grade C or higher).

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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