AHLT 3740 - Pathology of Infectious Diseases
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41477,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Silvia Stefan
Email: sastefan@ysu.edu
Course Description
3740. Pathology of Infectious Diseases. Pathology, prevention, transmission, and treatment of infectious disease; emphasis on nosocomial, opportunistic, and emerging bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral organisms. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Disease: Identification, Prevention, and Control | Haymann, Barbara |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Chapter 1, 2, 3 | Overview of the history of infectious disease Introduce terminolgy Disease transmission/control; intro to OSHA/PPE Body reactions/defences/ aging |
Introduce self to class Complete Discussion 1 Due 10/25 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 4 | Pathogens and etiologies Bacterial Infections |
Quiz 1 Available only October 29, 30, 31 Discussion Question 2 Due 11/1 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 5, 6 | Alimentary route acquired bacterial infections | Complete Discussion 3 Final paper due Due 11/8 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 7, 8 | Bacteria, vectors, and the soil Viruses |
Quiz 2 only November 12, 13, 14 Midterm only November 12, 13, 14 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 9, 10, 11 | Other viral diseases Corona virus Fungi Helminths |
Quiz 3 only November 19, 20, 21 Discussion question 4 due November 22 |
| 11/23 | Review for Final | Quiz 4 only November 26, 27, 28 | |
| 11/30 | Final Exam November 30, December 1, 2 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.