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Advanced Concepts in Medical Microbiology with Lab is a 10-week upper division course that explores advanced topics in molecular microbiology, microbial pathogenesis, and the immune system. Concepts covered include microbial cell structure and function with an emphasis on mechanisms of pathogenesis, as well as microbe-host interactions and disease. The virtual laboratory component of the course will introduce the application of immunological and molecular microbiological techniques for the isolation, identification, and characterization of clinically relevant microbes. This course is appropriate for students with a background in the biological sciences who require an upper division microbiology course as a prerequisite to health professional programs. It is also appropriate for students who have already taken Introductory Microbiology with Lab who are interested in furthering their knowledge of medical microbiology.