NURS 342: Medical Microbiology, Immunity and Infectious Disease

This course will provide the foundation of general microbiology necessary for students who are enrolled in nursing. This course will introduce the core concepts and basic principles in microbiology, examining microorganisms and how they interact with humans and the environment. Information regarding classification of microorganisms, characteristics of different cell types and processes critical for cell survival will be presented. Topics such as bacterial metabolism, microbial nutrition, genetics, anti-microbial approaches and interaction of pathogenic bacteria with humans will be discussed. The course will include a laboratory component designed to complement lecture topics.