INFECTIOUS DISEASES (Grades 10-12)

INFECTIOUS DISEASES (Grades 10-12)
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This course will cover the many aspects concerning the increasing number of infectious diseases such as Ebola, MRSA, STD’s, and the re-emergence of diseases such as measles that are occurring throughout the world.  Students will focus on infectious diseases that are caused by bacterial, viral, and fungal agents. The course will cover aspects of epidemiology (spread of disease) and factors that have led to their occurrence such as antibiotic resistance, genetic mutations, and natural occurrences.  Additional topics will include Bio-warfare and bioethics.  The course will include many labs, research, case studies, and presentations on infectious diseases.   Also, the necessary skills to seek career opportunities in government and the health sciences such as pharmacy, medicine, and biotechnology will be developed. Prerequisites: Completion of Biology with a minimum grade of a “B” or Honors Biology with a minimum grade of a “C”