BIO 235 - Microbiology for Nursing

3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: BIO 101, BIO 102, BIO 231
This course emphasizes the interplay between microorganisms and humans, including infectious diseases and the immune system. There is an emphasis on the control of microbial growth, modes of transmission and spread of microorganisms. and the ability of microorganisms to cause disease and circumvent the immune system. The course will include current topics and areas of ogoing concern and address the role of nurses in daily public health and in public health crises. The course includes a laboratory component.

Term(s) Offered: Spring of sophomore year for students seeking BSN degree. Offered every spring.