MMBIO 261
Infection and Immunity
Microbiology and Molecular Biology
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Principles of infectious organisms (principally bacteria and viruses), the diseases they cause, and the role of host immune responses in health and disease.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Immune Defense
Learning Outcome
Expand the student's understanding microbial invaders and their pathogenic mechanisms and acknowledge the miracle of immunedefense. Develop good study habits through participation in group study sessions.• Relates to Program Learning Outcome: “Reflect/discuss/explore how faith in the Lord and Christ-like living are affected by anunderstanding of fundamental biological processes.” As well as develop a “commitment to professional integrity and ethical behaviorconsistent with the mission of the university and accepted standards of professional conduct.”
Title
Immune System
Learning Outcome
Understand foundational information about viruses, bacteria and the immune system by studying and reflecting on the topic.• Relates to Microbiology and Molecular Biology Program Learning Outcome: "Exhibit mastery of four of the following six principalareas of the discipline” three of which are medical microbiology, virology, and immunology; and to prepare the student for “furthereducation and/or employment in teaching, basic research, or the health professions.”
Title
Scientific Communication
Learning Outcome
Engage in discussions about virology, immunology, and medical microbiology concepts and research to become confident in discussingthese topics in writing or speech.• Relates to Microbiology and Molecular Biology Program Learning Outcome: “Communicate scientific information using both oral and written methods.”
