Fall 2023 - MBB 328 D100

Introduction to Microbial Pathogenesis (3)

Class Number: 4354

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Oct 6, 2023: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 11 – Dec 5, 2023: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2023
    Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MBB 231 with a minimum grade of C.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The molecular strategies that bacterial and viral pathogens use to colonize the human body and cause disease will be studied. Emphasis will be placed on the specific microbes and their virulence factors, secretion systems, toxins and surface adhesions. Strategies for combating microbial infections - antibiotics, antiviral agents and vaccines - will be discussed in detail. Students with credit for MBB 428 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

Description:

We will examine the molecular mechanisms by which microbial pathogens colonize the human body and cause disease. Emphasis will be placed on selected microbes and their structure/morphology, genetics, virulence factors, secretion systems, toxins and surface adhesions. Strategies for combating microbial infections, including antibiotics, antiviral agents and vaccines, will be discussed in detail. Students with credit for MBB 428 may not take this course for further credit.

Course Details:

Host immune response
Overview of virus structure

Selected viral pathogens:

- Polio virus

- Coronaviruses including SARS-CoV2
- Influenza virus

- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

- Human papilloma virus (HPV)

- Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

Antiviral agents and resistance mechanisms

Selected bacterial pathogens:

- Listeria monocytogenes

- Streptococci, Enterococci, Staphylococcus aureus

- Pseudomonas aeruginosa

- pathogenic E. coli

- Klebsiella pneumoniae

Antibiotics and resistance mechanisms
Selected fungal pathogen & parasite

Vaccines
Human microbiota

Grading

  • Two midterm exams and a cumulative final exam 80%
  • Assignments 20%

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Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Wilson, A.B. (2023). Introduction to Microbial Pathogenesis for Simon Fraser University ePDF.
ISBN: 9781394230235

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Department Undergraduate Notes:


  • For help with writing, learning and study strategies please contact the Student Learning Commons at
    http://learningcommons.sfu.ca/
  • Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for Accessible Learning (778-782-3112 or e-mail:  caladmin@sfu.ca)

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.