Medical Microbiology

Gain an Introduction to Medical Microbiology This undergraduate-level course introduces students to bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa and emphasizes host-microbe interactions and bacterial and viral pathogens.

Students will explore biological characteristics of microbes, principles of disease transmission and prevention, pathogenesis and immunity, antibiotic resistance, laboratory diagnosis of infectious disease, and the human microbiome.

This course is ideally suited for students interested in applying to Clinical Laboratory Scientist programs, and others who are interested in microorganisms that cause infectious disease.

Prerequisites This course assumes that students are familiar with college-level biology.

Format This course is offered in an online asynchronous format.There are no set meeting times, however, students follow a weekly schedule and there will be deadlines to meet in terms of course requirements.

This course cannot be completed at an accelerated rate.

Course Developer All sections use content developed by Dr.

Laura Fandino ensuring a consistent and high-quality learning experience across all offerings.

To accommodate demand, we have co-instructors leading sections of his material.

Regardless of the instructor, the course content remains the same, maintaining the integrity and rigor of Dr.

Fandino's course design.

Transferring for College Credit Many UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies courses may transfer to other institutions for college credit.

The receiving institution determines credit transfer.

We recommend contacting your intended institution's registrar's office before enrolling to confirm transfer eligibility.