Program Overview

Program Overview

The program offered by Colorado State University Online includes various degrees and courses.

Degrees and Courses

• Bachelor's Degrees
• Master's Degrees
• Ph.D. & Doctoral Degrees
• Grad Certificates
• Courses
  • Credit Courses
  • Noncredit Courses
  • All-University Core Curriculum
  • Free Online Courses
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
• Professional Ed
• Undergraduate Minors, Certificates, & Training
• Professional Development & Training

Course Details

MIP 614 - Medical Microbiology

This is an advanced medical microbiology course that examines the direct interactions between humans and microorganisms. Advanced principles will be introduced and then applied to the clinical relevance in four segments of the academic preparation for the students: bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

• Acquire a foundation in the biology of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that will serve as a basis for a continuing understanding of infectious diseases, including any new diseases that may arise.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic structure, physiology, and genetics of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites; the student will also be able to correlate the structure, physiology, and genetics of these microorganisms to the pathogenesis of the diseases they cause.
• Identify basic laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis of microbial diseases.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the pathogenesis of major infectious diseases, including their causative agents, immunology, and virulence mechanisms.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the signs and symptoms of major diseases caused by infectious microorganisms.
• Practice in developing differential diagnoses for major infectious diseases.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principals of antimicrobial function.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of major infectious diseases.
• Identify and distinguish between the major clinical disease characteristics of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Prerequisite

Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate (GR) OR Professional (PR)

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Section Details

Section 801 (Online)

• Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 wks.)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Tuition: $2,970
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026

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