METX 281JMechanisms of Virulence and Resistance to Infectious Disease

2 creditsGraduateStudent Option

Research seminar focusing on the mechanisms underlying host resistance or susceptibility to infectious diseases, and virulence strategies utilized by bacterial pathogens. Participants are required to present results from their own research and relevant journal articles.

Prerequisites

Enrollment is restricted to graduate students. Qualified undergraduate students may enroll with instructor’s permission.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

Section	Type	When	Where	Instructor	Seats
01	Seminar	Asynchronous	—	Staff	Open 0/10

Fall 2026Open Fall 2026

Section	Type	When	Where	Instructor	Seats
01	Seminar	Asynchronous	—	Staff	Open 0/15

Spring 2026Open Spring 2026

Section	Type	When	Where	Instructor	Seats
01	Seminar	Asynchronous	—	J. Kimmey	Open 1/15

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

Section	Type	When	Where	Instructor	Seats
01	Seminar	Asynchronous	—	J. Kimmey	Open 2/10

Fall 2025Open Fall 2025

Section	Type	When	Where	Instructor	Seats
01	Seminar	Asynchronous	—	J. Kimmey	Open 2/15

Who teaches it

Instructor	Rating	Difficulty	Would take again	Reviews
Jacqueline Kimmey	4.5 / 5	3.3 / 5	88%	8

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