CMMB431
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Bacterial Pathogens
Biological Sciences
SC - Faculty of Science
Subject
CMMB - Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology
Description
An introduction to microbes that cause infections (in humans, other animals and plants.) Topics include: the relationship between pathogen and host, ability of pathogens to colonize, reproduce and cause disease, the role of antibiotics and vaccines in treatment and prevention of infection, antibiotic resistance in bacteria, environmental control of virulence factor production.
Prerequisite(s): Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343.
Prerequisite(s): Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343.
Course Attributes
Fee Rate Group(Domestic) - A, Fee Rate Group(International) -A, GFC Hours (3-0)
Courses may consist of a Lecture, Lab, Tutorial, and/or Seminar. Students will be required to register in each component that is required for the course as indicated in the schedule of classes. Practicums, internships or other experiential learning modalities are typically indicated as a Lab component.
Component
LEC
Units
3
Repeat for Credit
No
Subject code
CMMB
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