Bacteriology

1.5 credits · Undergraduate Programs

Introduction to fundamental principles of bacteriology, and bacterial diseases of domestic animals. Provides an understanding of how bacteria interact with the environment and the animal host, and how bacterial virulence mechanisms lead to animal diseases. Diagnosis of bacterial infections, and matching of appropriate preventive and control measures with different pathogens are discussed. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Program.