No prerequisite, but BIOL 1406 or equivalent recommended. Continuation of BIOL 2401. Topics include endocrine system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, lymphatic system, digestive system, urinary system, fluids and electrolytes, reproductive system, development, and genetics. Laboratory work includes physiological and anatomical studies of mammals. Topics include morphology and physiology of micro-organisms and taxonomy of representative groups of pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
Additional subjects consists of immunology, antimicrobial agents, and infectious diseases.
Laboratory procedures employ staining techniques, culturing and sensitivity determinations.