PHM 6150 Microbiology and Immunology for Pharmacy

3 Hours

An introduction to microbial pathogenesis and the molecular mechanisms by which microbes interact with their host to cause damage leading to disease, this course examines micro and macroparasites with regard to structure, metabolism, genetics and life-cycle, emphasizing their relation to host-pathogen interactions. Host defense mechanisms, including the structural, molecular and cellular basis of both the innate and acquired immune system are presented, focusing on current and future therapeutic targets to prevent and eliminate infection.