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.