Introduction to Microbiology and Immunity

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

This course will introduce students to the diversity of microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, viruses, and fungi, their roles in the larger biosphere and impacts on our daily lives. The interactions of microorganisms with their environment, other microorganisms and potential hosts will be discussed. Topics will include the beneficial and detrimental roles host-microbial interactions in overall health, immunity, host-pathogen interactions and disease, and the interventions used to combat infections.