BIOL 4250 - Molecular Mechanisms of Microbial Pathogenesis

Credit Hours: 3

Examines mechanisms of pathogenicity utilized by bacteria, viruses and eukaryotic microorganisms at the molecular level. Topics include the mechanics of bacterial secretion systems, specialized extracellular structures, toxins, host-pathogen interactions, horizontal gene transfer, intracellular pathogens, viral replication, viral pathogenesis, viral genetics and mechanisms of anti-microbial action. Three lecture hours weekly

Prerequisite: BIOL 3326 or BIOL 1900