An introduction to the biology of microorganisms with emphasis on the properties of microorganisms and their relationship to health and disease. Major topics include human host-microbe relationships; microbiome health and dysbiosis; a survey of human microbes; methods for preventing, diagnosing, and treating infectious disease; the impact of evolution on microbial resistance to treatment; and epidemiology of infectious disease. Lab required.
Prereq: BIO 126 or BIO 215
Prereq: BIO 126 or BIO 215
Credits
4
Offered
FS - Every Fall, Every Spring
Course Attributes
NC-Nat Sci/Math/Lib Art Core
Prerequisites
Prereq: BIO 126 or BIO 215