MCB 5252 Microbiology, Immunology, and Basis for Immuno-therapeutics
- Credits: 4
- Prerequisites: recommended for those with a limited microbiology and immunology background
- When Offered: Spring
- Syllabus: MCB 5252 Microbiology, Immunology, and Basis for Immuno-therapeutics
Description
This course will provide an understanding of microbial structure and function with regard to their role in pathogenesis and infection. Principles of pathogenesis and infection will be discussed in depth. The course will examine the mechanisms of microbial diseases, modes of entry, circumventing the host defense system, and transmission. The role of the immune system in defending the host against infection, and what happens when it breaks down, will be examined. General therapeutic principles and mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial drugs will be covered. The discussion regarding anti-microbial agents will include their classes and modes of action. The relationship between structure and function and its role in the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains will be discussed. A discussion of the use of Immunotherapeutic drugs to treat human diseases is also included. At the end of the term, students should have a good understanding of infectious diseases, their causative agents, the immune response to them, available treatments, and preventive measures. Students will also have an in-depth understanding of serological techniques and their role in identifying infectious diseases.
Course Objectives
• This course provides an understanding of microbial structure and function with regard to their role in pathogenesis and infection. Principles of pathogenesis and infection will be discussed in depth. The course explores the mechanisms of pathogenicity, modes of transmission, and ways in which microbes evade the host defense system.
• Explore and Discuss Public Health Microbiology, Epidemiology, Nosocomial Infections, and emerging infectious diseases, and discuss the role of different governmental agencies in monitoring infectious diseases.
• Microbial Fundamentals: This course explores the impact of various virulence factors possessed by microbes in pathogenicity and their role in establishing infection. You will be able to summarize the classification, taxonomy, structure, staining techniques, biometabolism and genetics of microorganisms, providing a strong foundation for understanding their roles in health and disease.
• Bacterial Interactions and Clinical Implications: You will be able to explain the virulence factors of bacteria, their clinical manifestations, and their significance in human health, as well as correlate bacterial metabolism and physiological characteristics with host interactions to enhance diagnostic and susceptibility testing.
• Research and Practical Applications: You will be equipped to relate clinical microbiology research findings to current and future practices, enabling you to integrate laboratory results with clinical observations and contribute to improved patient care.
• The role of the immune system in defending the host against infection, and what happens when it breaks down, will be examined. The course covers General therapeutic principles and mechanisms of bacterial resistance to antimicrobial drugs. The discussion of antimicrobial agents includes their classes and modes of action. We explore the relationship between structure and function and its role in the rise of antibiotic-resistant strains. A discussion of immunotherapy and the use of Immunotherapeutic drugs to treat cancer and other human diseases is also included.
At the end of the term, students should have a good understanding of infectious diseases, their causative agents, the immune response to them, available treatments, and preventive measures. Students will also have an in-depth understanding of Microbiological and serological techniques and their role in the identification of infectious diseases.
At A Glance
- 100% online
- Classes offered spring, summer, & fall
- No GRE requirement
- Over 40 courses to choose from
- Tuition $535.00 per credit hour
MS in Microbiology & Cell Science
with concentrations in:
- Medical Microbiology & Biochemistry
- Microbiome in Health and Disease