552.608.84
Biologic, Genetic and Infectious Bases of Human Disease

Location
Internet
Term
Summer Term
Department
Extradepartmental
Credit(s)
0.5
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
Asynchronous Online
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Contact Name
Course Facilitator
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Focuses on the basics of cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and infectious agents. Explains concepts that link basic biology to disease and population health. Illustrates application of biologic and genetic principles to population health using case studies.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe the basics of cellular function and how cellular dysfunction contributes to pathology
  2. Explain how infectious agents contribute to disease in human populations
  3. Explain how genetic factors contribute to disease in human populations
  4. Apply cellular and genetic principles to understanding of model disease
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 20% Participation
  • 40% Interim
  • 40% Final
Enrollment Restriction
All MPH students
Instructor Consent
No consent required
Special Comments

Special Courseplus Note: Content for both August sections, .84 and .80, are combined and listed under Term 1, section .80 in Courseplus.