BIOL 202 - Infectious Diseases, Human Health, and Ethics

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Course Description

An introduction to pathogens including bacteria, viruses, and protozoans. Basic elements of the immune system coupled with discussion of how pathogens cause disease. This information is placed in the context of how scientific research leads to the discovery, treatment, and prevention of the disease. The ethical implications of each pathogen and its treatment strategies are discussed.FS: 03/02/2022.

College	AR - McCausland College of Arts and Sciences
Section	J10
Instructional Method	DWEB 100 Pct Web Asynchronous
CRN	19765
Restrictions	CAMPUSICOL - USC Columbia
Course/Degree Attribute	3SCI - CC:SCI Scientific Literacy,3VSR - CC:VSR Values/Ethics

Information is accurate as of July 21, 2026 (Subject to change)

Special Fee Notification

Students may be required to be proctored during online test completion. If students are unable to attend test proctoring sessions in person at the Distributed Learning office, additional fees may apply for online test proctoring if the course requires online testing.