PAMM 871 ANTIBIOTICS: MECHANISMS OF ACTION AND RESISTANCE 3 Credit Hours
This course is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of how antibiotics inhibit growth in bacterial cells. Genetics of the mechanisms of resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics within both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria will be covered extensively. In addition, pros and cons of various antimicrobial-resistance testing methodologies will be assessed and discussed.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Prior completion of PAMM 898 is suggested.
Typically Offered: SPRING
PAMM 910 BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS 3 Credit Hours
The genetic mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis in both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, as well as the immunological response of the host to these pathogens. Particular importance will be placed on major pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, pathogenic Escherichia coli, and Mycobacterium tuberculosis; however, lesser studied pathogens will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: IPBS 801, 802, 803
Instructor: Elizabeth Rucks
Typically Offered: SPRING
PAMM 955 ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Conceptual study of cellular and biomolecular immunology. Includes mechanisms of immune recognition, regulatory and effector functions, interleukins and clinical immunology, with discussion of current literature.
Prerequisite: PAMM 857, BRTP 824, or permission of instructor. PAMM 857
Instructor: Maher Abdalla, Ph.D., Rakesh Singh, Ph.D.
Typically Offered: FALL