3credit hour(s)Prerequisite: (BIOL 1140 + BIOL 1140L) or [(BIOL 2110 + BIOL 2110L) + (BIOL 2410 + BIOL 2410L)] + (CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1215) or appropriate placement score. Recommended:BIOL 2310L Introduction to the basic principles of microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, host defenses and infectious diseases. The course will emphasize concepts related to the structure and function of microorganisms, including their mechanisms of metabolism and growth. Host-parasite interactions will also be emphasized, including mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis and mechanisms of host defenses against infectious diseases.