AHLT 3740 - Pathology of Infectious Diseases
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30585,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Silvia Stefan
Email: sastefan@ysu.edu
Silvia Stefan EdD, RDH
Professional Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene, Youngstown State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health, Youngstown State University
Master’s degree in Health and Human services, Youngstown State University
Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership, Youngstown State University
Assistant Professor
Email: sastefan@ysu.edu
Office: Cushwa Hall 1132
Office Phone: (330)941-7158
Preferred Contact Method: Email
Communication Expectations:
Response in 24-48 hours
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Course Description
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Disease: Identification, Prevention and Control | Hamann, Barbara | 9780072844054 |
Orientation to Course Web Site
Course Introduction.
Overview of history/terminology
Chapter 1 in Hamann
Disease transmission/control; intro to OSHA/PPE
Chapter 2 in Hamann
Body reactions/defenses/aging Chapter 3 Hamann
Pathogens and etiologies Chapter 4 in Hamann
Bacterial infections continued Chapter 4 in Hamann
Alimentary route acquired Chapter 5 in Hamann
Chapter 5 continued
Bacterial Infections Chapter 6 in Hamann
Bacteria, vectors, and the soil Chapter 7 in Hamann Viruses Chapter 8
Other viral diseases Chapter 9 in Hamann Chapter 9 Continued
Coronavirus
Fungi Chapter 10 in Hamann
Helminths Chapter 11 in Hamann
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 |
History Of Infectious Diseases Disease transmission/control; intro to OSHA/PPE Body reactions/defenses/aging |
May 17 |
| 5/18 | Chapter 4 | Pathogens and etiologies bacterial infections continued | May 24 |
| 5/25 | Chapter 5 Chapter 6 |
Alimentary Canal Bacterias |
May 31 |
| 6/1 | Chapter 7 Chapter 8 |
Bacteria (Con't), vectors, and the soil Viruses |
June 7 |
| 6/8 | Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 |
Other Viral Diseases, Coronavirus Fungi's Helminths |
June 14 |
| 6/15 | Review/Catchup | June 21 | |
| 6/22 | Review and FInal | June 26 |
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.