Microbiology - Micb 6205
Course Director
Patrick Schlievert, PhD
960 Mayo
(612) 624-9471
schli001@umn.edu
Course Description
Basic and clinical human immunology and medical microbiology. Molecular and cellular basis of immune responses and tolerance, immunologic disease, serology, antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, and basic and medical bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and virology.
Objectives
Major bacterial, viral, fungal and parasite diseases, including their life cycles and transmission, virulence factors, types of associated illnesses and diagnosis, general principles of treatment, and methods of prevention. Innate and acquired immunity, including cellular interactions, mechnisms, derangements, and serological use in diagnosis.
Textbooks
Required:
Study Guide volume 1
Study guide volume 2
Lab Manual
Recommended:
Abbas: Cellular and Molecular Immunology 2000 (4th ed.)
Walker: Microbiology 1998
Sample Schedule from previous year
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