MMBIO 518

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Select Pathogens

Microbiology and Molecular Biology College of Life Sciences

Course Description

Current literature in special pathogens.

When Taught

Winter

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2

Fixed

2

Fixed

2

Fixed

0

Other Prerequisites

MMBio 221 or equivalent

Title

Biosafety awareness

Learning Outcome

Understand the procedures, practices, and facilities required for biosafety levels 1-4.

Title

Bioterrorism

Learning Outcome

Understand the basic parameters of bioterrorism and the current threats

Title

CDC classification

Learning Outcome

Understand the current CDC classification of select agents.

Title

Select agent biology

Learning Outcome

Understand the basic biological characteristics of each select agent, their virulence mechanisms, and their interaction with various hosts.

Title

Students' choice

Learning Outcome

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Title

Bioweapons

Learning Outcome

Understand how select agents have been used and could be used as bioweapons.