Infectious Disease

Spring 2017 > Health Sciences > MLSC.6130 > 031

Course No: MLSC.6130-031; SIS Class Nbr: 8238; SIS Term: 2630
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

This course is designed for graduate students in the health sciences focusing on the pathophysiology of infectious disease. Major infectious organisms will be discussed as biological models and presented in the way they affect major systems of the body. Emphasis will be placed on journal readings describing significant episodes of emerging infections and current technology in diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

  • Prerequisites: HSCI 2110 and MLSC 3310 or MLSC 4150 pr
  • Section Notes: P: Students in Clinical Lab Science (MS); or Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pathology, Nutritional Science, or Public Health Lab Science; or permission of instructor;
  • Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
  • Instructor: Guixin He
  • UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

  • Online Course
  • 2017 Spring: Jan 17 to Apr 29
  • Chat Hours: Sun 8-9pm*
  • Course Level: Graduate
  • Tuition: $1725
  • Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

*Chat Hours provide an opportunity for the instructor and students to communicate in "real time". It is an informative and interactive session where course related questions, answers, and discussions take place. While student attendance during chat hours is not required, it is highly recommended. Weekly chat sessions are archived for students who are not able to participate in the live chat sessions at the scheduled times.

Related Programs: Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pathology

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