BIOL2200

Microbiology for Health Professionals

Name: Microbiology for Health Professionals
Rating: 3.65 (197 reviews)

This course is a study of the basic physiological and biochemical activities of bacteria and viruses. Emphasis will be placed on virulence factors and the mechanism by which a variety of microorganisms and viruses establish an infection. The use of anti-viral drugs and antibiotics, the host immune response to microbial infection, and the effectiveness of various vaccination strategies will also be discussed.

Course overview

Department: Biology
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

3.65 / 5

Based on 197 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Jeremy J Eberhard
Fall 2026
Mary K Dunn
Summer 2026
Jeremy Eberhard
Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.65/5
Mary Dunn
Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Summer 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.20/5

Sections

Section 01
Summer 2026 · Mary K Dunn · On-line Asynchronous · Offered
Section 01
Fall 2026 · Jeremy J Eberhard · Higgins Hall 310 MWF 01:00PM-01:50PM · Offered