HPR 205 Microbiology of Infectious Diseases
Acquaints the student with microbes and their roles in infectious disease. It includes descriptions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa; as well as techniques for growing, controlling and treating diseases caused by these organisms. Within the scope of this course are units which discuss how the diseases are diagnosed, and finally, epidemiology and communicability of individual diseases grouped by portals of entry. Prevention and infection control issues as well as current issues surrounding infectious disease may also be discussed.