The course objective is that students interested in careers in
health-related fields learn how interactions between 
microorganisms and human defenses affect disease and society. The
basic principles of microbial physiology and host-microbe 
interactions will be understood by students who have successfully
completed this course. Information will be assimilated by 
students through a combination of approaches that include
attention to recorded lectures, textbook readings, current news
articles, interactive assignments and discussions through online
course restricted forums, eLC, and individual communication with
the instructor. Students will be evaluated on the basis of
several quizzes and final exams.

Lecture Outline
I.    Human and Microbial World
II.   Microscopy
III.  Cell Structure
IV.   Prokaryotic Growth
V.    Metabolism
VI.   Bacterial Genetics
VII.  Viruses
VIII. Immunology
IX.   Host-Microbe Interactions
X.    Epidemiology
XI.   Antimicrobial Medications
XII.  Genetic Engineering
      1. Bacterial Diseases
      2. Viral Diseases
      3. Fungal Diseases
      4. Parasitic Diseases
      5. Immunologic Disorders

All academic work must meet the standards contained in the UGA
Student Honor Code. Students are responsible for informing
themselves about those standards before performing any academic
work. Students are allowed to study with each other in any way
they find useful. During any testing situations, students must
not use any notes or any help other than direct questions
addressed to the instructor. During the test, students must have
no communication with any other student, and they must read only
what is on their individual tests or answer sheets. The
consequences for academic dishonesty will be assessed on a case-
by-case basis.