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2018-2019 Academic Bulletin (Catalog) (Jan 2019 Ed) 
    
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PHCY 2103 - Medical Microbiology


Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
This is a required course that will serve as an introduction to the basic principles of medical microbiology, including bacteriology, mycology, virology and parasitology. The fundamental biological characteristics of each group of microbes, as well as the mechanisms by which some of the more commonly encountered pathogens cause disease in humans (pathogenesis) will be presented. Where possible special emphasis will be placed upon the biological principles that underlie antimicrobial therapy, the development of antimicrobial resistance, and other issues that present a challenge to antimicrobial therapy will be discussed.

This course may be repeated for up to 2 credit hours.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jarrod Fortwendel
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Glen Edwin Palmer



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