BIOL 342 - The New Plagues: New and Ancient Infectious Diseases Threatening World Health

    Recent Professors
    Stanley A. Wright, Karen E. Carberry-Goh
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of BIOL 342
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5B · IGETC Area 5B · CSU GE Area E · CSU GE Area B2
    Description
    Area 5B This course will explore the biology, epidemiology, and pathology of selected pathogenic prions, viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and helminthes threatening public health worldwide. The course will also explore how human behavior and human activities have catalyzed the emergence of new infectious diseases and re-emergence of ancient plagues.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am