This course is a study of microorganisms and the manner in which they affect heath; characteristics, growth requirements, methods of transfer and reactions of the body toward invading organisms; principles underlying immunity; food, water industrial and ecological microbiology. The microbial world is composed of an incredibly diverse group of microorganisms. Therefore, this course will also include host defense mechanisms that interact with microorganisms. At the end of this course, you will understand the history of microbiology and how microbes are grown, studied, and controlled. You will know what types of diseases viral, fungal, and bacterial pathogens can cause. Furthermore, you will know the general mechanisms of how they cause disease.
Prerequisites
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