PLSCI 3300

Introduction to Medical Mycology

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Fungal pathogens are an increasing global health concern. This course examines the diversity of medically important fungi, their interactions with host immunity, therapeutic control methods, and the mechanisms underlying resistance to antifungal agents. Discussions of primary research papers will introduce students to emerging topics in medical mycology. The skills gained in this course will support future careers in medicine and biotechnology.

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Learning Outcomes

• Classify major medically important fungi.
• Assess fungal impact on human health.
• Hypothesize about therapeutic strategies to control pathogenic fungi.
• Discuss and evaluate journal articles describing empirical studies of fungi.

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