Course Overview
An introductory course that deals with the basic concepts of microbiology with emphasis on those with environmental and public health significance. Topics discussed include the basic characteristics of microbial agents, relationship between microbes, humans and their environment, laboratory methods for microbiological analyses, and immunology. Special emphasis will be placed on the application of these concepts in the field of Environmental/Public Health.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Outline the significance of microbiology and immunology to the Environmental/Public Health field.
- Discuss the basic and special characteristics of microbes including prions, viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and parasites that are of public health significance.
- Relate the characteristics including environmental growth requirements of microbes to the control measures commonly applied to them.
- Describe virulence factors in the context of pathogenicity and signs and symptoms of infectious diseases.
- Explain the application of laboratory methods in microbiological analyses including their basic principles and limitations as well as the interpretation and significance of their results.
- Describe the roles of the human immune system in health and diseases.
- Apply the knowledge of microbiology and immunology to Environmental/Public Health especially in the area of food hygiene and control of communicable diseases.
Effective as of Fall 2017
Related Programs
Introduction to Environmental Health Microbiology (BHSC 1125) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Health Sciences
- Environmental Public Health
Bachelor of Environmental Public Health Full-time
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