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University of Pittsburgh    
2019-2020 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog 
    
 
  Mar 29, 2024
 
2019-2020 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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IDM 2010 - PATHOGEN BIOLOGY


Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
The goal of this course is to teach the basic biology and pathogenesis of many of the most important infectious diseases that are public health challenges in the 21st century. It is intended for students with a background in biological sciences, and will review those features that make these pathogens so successful as agents of disease. Topics covered will include: the interaction between the pathogen and the host genome, the strategies used by each pathogen to evade the host response, and the ways in which the pathogen defends itself against treatments and vaccines. The course will be taught using a combination of didactic lectures and paper discussions based on the current primary research literature.
Academic Career: Graduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: PUBHLT 2015; PLAN: Infct Disease & Microbiology (MS or PHD); SUBPLAN: Infect Dis Path Erad Lab Pract or Inf Dis Mgmt Interv Comm Pract or Peace Corps (IDM)


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