BIO 331 - MEDICAL MYCOLOGY

Institution:

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This lecture and lab course offers students a unique opportunity to study fungi that cause diseases in humans. The course discusses taxonomy of fungi and the characteristics that make them successful and important human pathogens. The course also introduces students to the major human fungal diseases, their etiology, diagnosis and treatment. The laboratory portion of the course consists of hands-on activities that include the isolation and identification of fungi by cultural and non-cultural methods and the study and testing of antifungal agents.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.kutztown.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 683-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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