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Biology and Epidemiology of Antibiotic Resistance
EPI 502

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Description

This course will cover concepts and issues in bacterial antibiotic resistance relevant to epidemiologic research in this field. The student will obtain understanding of the significance of the problem, the biology and mechanism of antibiotic resistance, risk factors for spread and measures to prevent this emerging problem. We will specifically assess different research designs and strategies used to measure the magnitude, risk factors and prevention measures, and their interpretations. A few topics in antiviral resistance will also be covered.

Course Prerequisites: ID538 or [(BIO200 or ID200 or BIO201 or BIO202&203 or BIO206) and (EPI200 or EPI201 or EPI208 or EPI500 or EPI505)]; may not be taken concurrently.

School Harvard Chan School
Credits 2.5
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Department Epidemiology
Course Component Lecture
Instruction Mode In Person
Grading Basis HSPH Student Option (Ordinal, Pass/Fail)
Course Requirements Prerequisites: ID538 or [(BST200 or ID200 or BST201 or BST202&BST203 or BST206) and (EPI200 or EPI201 or EPI208 or EPI500 or EPI505)]; may not be taken concurrently.