BIOL 2200 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
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall

Catalog details

Corequisites: BIOL1300 or MCBI1300 or BIOL2000

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Requirements fulfilled

Nursing B.S.: Sophomore Year, Semester I (Typical Plan of Study for Class of 2019 and Forward)

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Official evaluation summary

3.65 / 5

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

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

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

Sections

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