Description
Bacterial diseases have shaped the course of human history and the evolution of modern
medicine itself. Students enrolled in this 3-credit course will be exposed to the fundamental
principles and recent advances in the field of bacterial pathogenesis - ie. the mechanisms by
which bacteria are able to infect and cause disease. The course will also delve into the
approaches that have been developed to prevent and treat bacterial infections (ie. vaccines,
antibiotics). In the second part of the course, students will develop their ability to critically read,
interpret and present scientific research findings to their peers. Here we will survey and discuss
recent groundbreaking research articles that have advanced our understanding of the range of
pathogenic strategies employed by twenty of the most globally important bacterial pathogens.
3 credits - Fall Term
Pre-requisites:
MIMM 214 Introductory Immunology
MIMM 323 Microbial Physiology and Genetics
MIMM 384 Molecular Microbiology Lab
[or equivalent]
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