Microbiology

This didactic course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of immunology and delve into the molecular mechanisms behind these principles. It will focus on the innate and adaptive immune responses, detailing signal transduction mechanisms responsible for leukocyte activation, epigenetic remodeling involved in leukocyte differentiation, and the molecular biology behind immune responses. Additionally, it will detail recent advances in immunoprophylaxis, and therapies.

This course introduces the student to the medical microbial world with those concepts that are basic to viruses, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. In addition to the infectious diseases as the main topics covered in the lecture, in depth understanding of the molecular biology, genetics and virulence factors of microorganisms will be explained to gain a complete picture of bacterial pathogenesis. MICRD 0583 Medical Microbiology with lab for 4 credits may be taken as an alternative after Program Director's approval.

This didactic course introduces students to the fundamental principles of immunology and host defense mechanisms and considers them in relation to defense against common viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic agents of disease, immunologic abnormalities, immune-deficiency disorders, immunoprophylaxis, and therapy.

This didactic course covers infectious diseases, their etiologic agents, differential diagnoses and disease management. Through the use of diagnostic algorithms and integrative self-studies, students learn problemsolving skills. The course includes hands-on experiential laboratory sessions which augment didactic material and provide insight into clinical microbiological laboratory procedures and an evidence-based approach to diagnoses in the infectious diseases context.

This didactic course covers the physiology and molecular mechanisms of medically important microbes and their disease processes. The course includes experiential laboratory sessions that provide a hands-on experience in diagnostic and molecular laboratory procedures as well as experimental design.

This didactic course covers the physiology and molecular mechanisms of medically important microbes and their disease processes. The course includes experiential laboratory sessions that provide a hands-on experience in diagnostic, molecular laboratory procedures and experimental design. Requires Program Director's approval to take in place of MICRD 0530.

This didactic course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of immunology and delve into the molecular mechanisms behind these principles. It will focus on the innate and adaptive immune responses, detailing signal transduction mechanisms responsible for leukocyte activation, epigenetic remodeling involved in leukocyte differentiation, and the molecular biology behind immune responses. Additionally, it will detail recent advances in immunoprophylaxis, and therapies.

This course covers the following topics regarding vaccines: vaccine history, development and production of different types of vaccines, government regulation of vaccine approval, and the impact of vaccines on society. This is a lecture-based course that utilizes problem-based written assignments to foster the application of material.

This course is focused on developing cultural awareness in society and improving respect and empathy toward cultural differences. The class starts with an introduction to the topic, followed by presentations (in person, recording, or video) on related topics. Group discussion will be used during class to promote self-reflection, detect biases and tendencies to stereotype, and realize other cultures' values. Each week, core concepts for understanding diversity issues and becoming more inclusive will be introduced.

This course covers the following topics regarding vaccines: vaccine history, development and production of different types of vaccines, government regulation of vaccine approval, and the impact of vaccines on society. This is a lecture-based course that utilizes problem-based written assignments to foster the application of material.

This course is focused on developing cultural awareness in society and improving respect and empathy toward cultural differences. The class starts with an introduction to the topic, followed by presentations (in person, recording, or video) on related topics. Group discussion will be used during class to promote self-reflection, detect biases and tendencies to stereotype, and realize other cultures' values. Each week, core concepts for understanding diversity issues and becoming more inclusive will be introduced.

This course presents basic aspects of the body's defense mechanisms. Current advances in immunotherapy and immunoprophylaxis are emphasized. The role the immune system plays in rejection of organ transplants, autoimmunity, and hypersensitivity are also discussed.

This course presents basic aspects of the body's defense mechanisms. Current advances in immunotherapy and immunoprophylaxis are emphasized. The role the immune system plays in rejection of organ transplants, autoimmunity, and hypersensitivity are also discussed.

This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge of clinical microbiology so that students can understand the interaction between the host and pathogenic microorganisms. Emphases include the rational management, prevention, and control of infectious diseases.

This course presents basic aspects of the body's defense mechanisms. Current advances in immunotherapy and immunoprophylaxis are emphasized. The role the immune system plays in rejection of organ transplants, autoimmunity, and hypersensitivity are also discussed.

This is an integrated course that consists of didactic lectures, "bug quizzes," and homework based on online self-study assignments. A basic knowledge of infectious agents and clinical microbiology is provided so that students can understand etiological agents, relevant diseases, and the clinical signs and symptoms of those diseases based on the organ system. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction between the host and pathogenic microorganisms including epidemiology.

This course is an integrated course that consists of didactic lectures, "bug quizzes", and homework based on on-line "self-study" assignments. A basic knowledge of the infectious agent and clinical microbiology is provided so that students can understand the infectious agents, relevant diseases, and the clinical signs and symptoms of those diseases based on the organ-system. Emphasis is placed on understanding the interaction between the host and pathogenic microorganisms.

This course is the first of a two-course sequence covering both the etiologic agents of infectious diseases and the host immune responses to those agents. This course begins by focusing on fundamental principles of immunology, antigenic characteristics of microorganisms, the cells and mediators involved in host defense mechanisms against pathogens and tumor antigens, lymphatic recirculation and lymphatic flow. Next, the course delves into the basic classification, structure, metabolism and genetics of bacteria, viruses, protozoa, helminthes and fungi. From that point on, lectures and small group/laboratories use the organ systems approach to examine the etiologic agents of infectious disease, the immune system responses and possible immunopathology. Clinical correlations and case presentations are featured for each organ system.

This course is the second of a two-course sequence covering both the etiologic agents of infectious diseases and the host immune responses to those agents. The lectures and small group/laboratories continue from the fall quarter course to use the organ systems approach in examining the etiologic agents of infectious disease, the immune system responses, and possible immunopathology. Clinical correlations and case presentations are featured for each organ system.