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Dec 04, 2024
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2017-2018 School of Medicine Bulletin (Archived) [Archived Catalog]
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PAMB D650 - Medical Microbiology
Credits: 7
A seven-credit-hour, fall semester, second-year course covering fundamental and clinical aspects of microbiology and immunology as they relate to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Infectious agents are discussed in relation to their morphology, biology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis. The role of the specific and nonspecific immune systems in defense against infection and disease, as well as in the causation of disease (immunopathogenesis), is emphasized. A section of the course is devoted to special topics in infectious diseases.
Primary methods of instruction include lecture, case-based discussion/presentation, patient-oriented problem-solving exercises, clinical correlations, and laboratory.
Modes of assessment include departmental written multiple choice examination and an assessment of participation in problem-solving exercises, case study discussions, and computer simulated laboratory exercises.
Note: Restricted to medical students.
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