Biology 367: Topics in Infectious Disease
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| Explores the biology of microorganisms implicated in new and recurrent infectious diseases. Topics include microbial growth and reproductive strategies, pathogen-host interactions, and vaccination strategies. Focuses on analysis of papers from the primary literature and scientific writing and oral presentation skills. Students also act as science mentors in Biology 67 for group discussions and final projects. | |
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| Day/Time: | M 1-2:25, T,TH — 11:30 - 12:55 |
| Location: | M Hatch-012; T,TH Kanbar-107 |
| Instructor: | (amcbride@bowdoin.edu) |
| Class Email: | bio367@bowdoin.edu |
| Final Paper: | Due date to be determined |
Web readings
Blackboard
(for pre-class Discussion Board--post your comments by Sun. at 9 pm!)
Bulletin board
Thurs., Oct. 11, 2007
The early AIDS papers that we will discuss on Oct. 22 are now posted on the Blackboard site.
Sat., Sept. 1, 2007
Here is a link to a handout about group work and facilitating discussions that we will discuss in class on Monday. See you then!
Course handouts
Resources
- Microbiology and Immunology On-line (textbook at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine)
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Additional resources in the Bowdoin libraries (textbooks, history of infectious disease, other books of interest)
Bio067: Emerging Diseases course site
including Infectious Diseases in the News!