BIOL 5210 Molecular Basis of Infectious Disease
Satisfies the advanced experience requirement for the Biology major. This course will introduce students to the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying infectious diseases. It will focus on a small number of microbial pathogens representing distinct modes of replication, pathogenesis, and transmission. These pathogens will serve as paradigms for an in-depth exploration of the diverse molecular mechanisms by which microbes cause disease, and how these mechanisms are targeted by therapeutics. Students will need strong background knowledge of cellular biology, biochemistry, and/or microbiology; the course will include both lectures and extensive assigned reading. Prerequisites: BIOL2000, BIOL2040, and additional 3000+-level coursework in cell biology or molecular biology.
Course overview
- Department
- Biology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.39 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.60 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 1
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Welkin Johnson | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 18 of 21 |
| Fall 2025 | Zachary Williams | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 18 of 21 |