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Course No: HSCI.2110; Last Offered: Summer 2026;
Course Description
Introduces microbiology through clinical, pharmaceutical, and public health perspectives, examining the structure, function, growth, metabolism, genetics, antibiotic resistance, and classification of microorganisms associated with human disease, as well as their broader impact on food safety and human health. Students will explore host-microbe interactions, with emphasis placed on immune responses and the pathogenesis of infectious diseases. The course also addresses the ecological roles of microorganisms, highlighting their beneficial and harmful activities, approaches to infection diagnosis, and strategies for prevention, control, and management. Students will learn about major human infectious diseases, focusing on their detection, pathogenesis and pathology, and their effects across physiological systems.
Prerequisites & Notes
- Prerequisites: HSCI 1020,104 pre-req, 213 co-
- Special Notes: SL
- Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
Questions About This Course?
Contact the Advising Center at 978-934-2474 or
Continuing_Education@uml.edu
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