BIOL 430 - Advanced Microbiology

3 Credits
This course applies the knowledge acquired in introductory microbiology to address current research topics including emerging infectious diseases, antibiotic resistance, microbial biotechnology, virology and microbial ecology and diversity. The biomedical applications of immuno-genetics and molecular immunology will also be explored. Cases studies and problem-based learning methods will be utilized to present course content.

Grade Note(s): All BIOL prefixed courses required for the BS Biological Sciences degree program require a C or better grade for successful completion.
All BIOL prefixed courses taken as requirements in the Nursing programs require a C or better grade for successful completion.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 211 and BIOL 211L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 430L
Recommended Prerequisite(s): BIOL 354 and BIOL 354L
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Assess microbial biotechnology.
2. Assess the implications of antibiotic resistances for the future.
3. Analyze molecular immunology methods.
4. Summarize the impact of emerging infectious diseases.
5. Analyze the basic concepts of virology.
6. Analyze microbial ecology and immune-genetics.
7. Analyze the pathways of microbial diversity.
8. Explain the basic concepts of antibiotic resistance.