Microbes, Medicines, and Society

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

This course is designed for students interested in understanding the societal implications of infectious diseases. Core topics will include, but not be limited to, microbes and their impact on public health, the role of the changing environment on the spread of infectious diseases in Canada, and how antimicrobial and vaccine strategies affect the healthcare system and economy. The course presents basic concepts of infectious disease and historical case studies and examines the future implications for microbes and medicine on the health of people in Canada.