Microbiology and Public Health

This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of microbiology with emphasis on the structure, growth, metabolism and genetics of bacteria. Host-parasite relationships of representative bacterial, fungal, viral, and protozoan pathogens are examined. A survey of microbial diseases includes modes of transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, physical and chemical methods of disinfection, sterilization and treatment. Presentations include lecture, laboratory and case studies. prerequisites BC511, PH521, PH612

4 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 5 semester hours

This course covers the current environmental and public health concerns and issues. The course integrates health with diet, air and water pollutants, noise and substance abuse, compares community hygiene and industrial hygiene, defines epidemiology, and recognition of major communicable and non-communicable diseases. Prerequisite MB621.

3 lecture hours, 3 semester hours