This course explores the principles of medical microbiology. Topics include resistance and immunity, and infectious diseases of the genitourinary tract, respiratory tract, digestive tract and skin. Causative agents, symptomology, chemotherapy, and the possibilities of immunization are addressed. PREREQ: BIOL 2026 or equivalent. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 3. Students may not retain credit for both BIOL 3117 and BIOL 2110.