INFECTIOUS DISEASE SURVEILLANCE

FAMMED 943

Course Description

Basics of infectious disease, including the microbiologic, virology, and parasitology of human disease, the immune response to infection, pathologic changes related to infectious disease, and the pharmacology of anti-infectious agents. Understanding antimicrobial stewardship, importance of prevention, including vaccination, and an understanding of infectious disease surveillance on local, regional, national, and global systems. Appreciation of emerging infectious threats, threats from climate change on microbiota, and the epidemiology of an emerging infection.

Prerequisties

MEDSC-M 810 , MEDSC-M 811 , MEDSC-M 812 , and MEDSC-M 813 , and graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

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Grade Point Average

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Completion Rate

100%

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A Rate

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Class Size

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Instructors (2025 Fall)

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