Molecular Bacterial Pathogenesis

3 credits · Undergraduate

This advanced course focuses on the molecular basis of bacterial pathogenesis and consists of lectures and student presentations based on landmark articles and current research papers. Topics include: the regulation of genes encoding virulence factors, the function of these factors in surface colonization, invasion, intracellular growth and toxin production. PREREQUISITES: Grade of B or better in MICI 3119.03 or instructor's consent EXCLUSIONS: MICI 5118.03