MMBIO 518
Select Pathogens
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Current literature in special pathogens.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
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
______________________________________________________________________ (Individual – Please write your own in the space above)
Title
Bioweapons
Learning Outcome
Understand how select agents have been used and could be used as bioweapons.
