Present Human Plagues and their Impact on Society

STEM

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Academic Plan
ST_0035
Cognate
STEM
Responsible Academic Unit

Contact Info
- Name: Kurt Schesser
- Email: kschesser@miami.edu
- Phone: Please contact by email
- Location: Please contact by email
Recommended for
All student
Required Courses
Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
Number of Groups: 2

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Description

An examination of how infectious diseases have, and continue to, shape the human experience. An emphasis will be placed on understanding pathogen biology and how they interact with the human immune system. With this foundation in place, the public health, legal, and global dimensions of modern day calamities will be examined.

Option Groups

Complete exactly 2 of the following option groups:

Option Group 1

Complete exactly one course from the following:


Course		Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
MIC 201		Modern Plagues and Society	3/3	Fall

Option Group 2

Complete exactly two courses from the following (GEG 312 or GHS 312 satisfies one course selection:


Course	Name	Credits (Min/Max)	Typically Offered
BIL 109	Human Biology	3/3	Spring
GEG 312	People, Plagues & Pandemics	3/3	Fall
GHS 312	People, Plagues, and Pandemics	3/3	Fall, Spring, & Summer
MIC 301	Introduction to Microbes and the Immune System	3/3	Fall & Spring