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MMI 505 - Advanced Microbial Pathogenicity

Course Career Graduate
Units 3
Approved Hours 3-0-0
Fee index 6
Faculty Medicine and Dentistry
Department Med Microbiology & Immun
Typically Offered first term

Description
This course will focus on concepts and mechanisms of microbial pathogenesis by discussing a combination of classic and current papers. Essentially a paper dissection course, emphasis will be on experimental approaches, their strengths and limitations. Student-run seminars will be used to facilitate interactive learning. Lectures and seminars are the same as for MMI 405 but there will be an additional requirement of a written research proposal. This course may not be taken if credit has already been obtained in MMI 405. Consent of Department required.