GMS 6121 Infectious Diseases
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisites: biochemistry
- When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer C
- Syllabus: GMS 6121 Infectious Diseases
Description
GMS 6121 is an entry-level graduate course aimed at Microbiology and Cell Science MS students. The goal of this course is to provide a broad overview of infectious pathogens that cause human disease, with a particular emphasis on viral and bacterial pathogens. Furthermore, the course is designed to enable students to gain a fundamental understanding of the principles and mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis. In general, individual lectures will cover (a) general classification and common molecular features of a family of pathogens, and (b) specific mechanisms by which a representative pathogen or pathogens within the family cause disease. The course will be taught by three experienced microbiologists who run viral and bacterial pathogenesis laboratories.
Course Goals
This course offers a comprehensive survey of human infectious diseases, with a specific focus on the mechanisms of viral and bacterial pathogens. It aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the principles and mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis.
At A Glance
- 100% online
- Classes offered spring, summer, & fall
- No GRE requirement
- Over 40 courses to choose from
- Tuition $535.00 per credit hour
MS in Microbiology & Cell Science
with concentrations in:
- Medical Microbiology & Biochemistry
- Microbiome in Health and Disease