Program Overview

Course Overview

The course MICR 822: Medical Biofilms is offered by the School of Medicine, with a focus on Microbiology.

Course Details

• Credits: 1
• Description: This course will discuss the relevance of the biofilm mode of growth with regard to infectious diseases and disease processes, including enhanced microbial survival and evasion of immune response components. It will also focus on infections of indwelling medical devices, such as heart valves, catheters, and artificial joints, and examine the relevance of biofilm formation with regard to treatment strategies and failures.

Program Information

School and Department

• School: School of Medicine
• Department: Microbiology

Course Objectives

The course objectives include understanding the biofilm mode of growth, its relevance to infectious diseases, and its impact on treatment strategies.

Conclusion

The MICR 822: Medical Biofilms course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of biofilms in medical infections and their implications for treatment.