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BIO 402 - Biology of Infectious Disease

Semester Hours: 4

This course investigates the causes, pathology, prevention and treatment of important infectious diseases that occur around the globe. The course is in a lecture/discussion format with focus on case studies and readings from primary literature, and includes hands-on laboratory investigations of living microorganisms. BIO 402 is a service-learning course. Students will be expected to participate in an ongoing, service learning project which includes the development of a lab manual and a set of experiential learning exercises to aid in the health education of school students at home and overseas.

Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 201  and BIO 203.
Lab Included: LB