PBHL 231 - Public Health Microbiology

Credits: 3
Public Health Microbiology is a sub-discipline of environmental health, which itself is one of the five principle areas of public health. In this course, the student will be introduced to microorganisms that are relevant to public health. Students will learn both the beneficial and harmful effects of microorganisms. Microorganisms constitute a diverse group of organisms, which are central to the functioning of our ecosystem. Students will be introduced to various groups of microorganisms that include autotrophs and heterotrophs; how they acquire carbon and energy; their growth requirements, how they survive in the ecosystem; and how they cause diseases. Communicating the importance of each disease to the medical community and establishing access to the treatment of each disease will also be discussed. A major emphasis of public health microbiology is on the avoidance of pathogens and infections or on the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms before they can infect the populations.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course/Lab Fee: No
Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
Schedule Type: Lecture
Year Offering: Alternate years (odd)
Term Offering: Spring
College Code: CHHS

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