Mar 21, 2026  
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Calendar Home
  Academic Schedule
  Colleges and Faculties
  University Regulations
  Undergraduate Admissions
  Undergraduate Programs
  Graduate Admissions
  Graduate Regulations
  Graduate Programs
  Course Listings
  About the University
  About the Calendar
  Inquiries
HELP
University of Alberta Calendar 2026-2027

MMI 133 - Microbiology for Life and Health

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

Description
Introductory course in clinical microbiology. The course begins with basic information on microorganisms, the immune system, vaccines, infection transmission and control, public health concerns and antimicrobials. The latter part of the course concentrates on infectious diseases caused by pathogenic organisms. Cannot be taken for credit if the student has taken INT D 120. MMI 133 can be used for microbiology credit in nursing and is equivalent to INT D 120.