BIOL330

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Emerging Infectious Disease

Biology College of Liberal Arts

Course Subject Code

BIOL

Course Number

330

Status

Active

Course Attributes

CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, EMBC: Major-BioChem Mol Bio Elective, MBIB: Major-Biology BS, MBIO: Major-Biology BA, MCBC: Major-Chemistry BS BioChem, NBIO: Minor-Biology, PH, WRIT: GenEd-Writing Intensive

Course Short Title

Emerging Infectious Disease

Course Long Title

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Course Description

Scientific advances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries resulted in the prevention and control of many infectious diseases, particularly in industrialized nations. Despite these improvements in health, outbreaks of infectious diseases continue to occur and new infections continue to emerge, some with devastating effects. Addresses these trends in infectious diseases, analyzes factors contributing to disease emergence, and discusses the development and implementation of prevention and control measures. Relevant topics in microbial pathogenesis and transmission, as well as important aspects of international health may also be addressed.

Min

4

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

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