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2015-2016 University Catalog

BIOL 685 - Emerging Infectious Diseases

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Students will gain an understanding of the pathogenesis of emerging and/or re-emerging infectious diseases in terms of immune response and systemic alterations. Factors contributing to emergence and virulence for each pathogen will be emphasized. Epidemiology, disease progression, treatment strategies and/or control measures of identified emerging infectious diseases will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 213 and 311, 482 or equivalent; or Permission of Instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring.