2023 Fall
MCELLBI 55 001 - LEC 001
Plagues and Pandemics
P Robert Beatty, Molly Ohainle, Laurent Coscoy
Class #:21967
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Molecular and Cell Biology
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
20
Enrolled: 130
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 150
Waitlist Max: 10
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 6 hours of outside work hours per week.
Final Exam
THU, DECEMBER 14TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Stanley 105
Other classes by P Robert Beatty
Other classes by Molly Ohainle
Other classes by Laurent Coscoy
Course Catalog Description
Discussion of how infectious agents cause disease and impact society at large. We will examine historical and current examples of plagues and pandemics and consider the question of what we should do to ameliorate the impact of infectious disease in the future. The course is intended for non-majors and will begin by briefly providing necessary background in microbiology and immunology. The primary focus in each subsequent week, however, will be on discussing a particular infectious disease. The course will be broad in scope covering biological, historical, ethical and social implications of each disease.
Rules & Requirements
Credit Restrictions
Students will receive no credit for MCELLBI 55 after completing CHEM C130, MCELLBI 150, MCELLBI C103, MCELLBI 102, or CHEM 135.
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Requirements class fulfills
Meets Biological Science, L&S Breadth
Meets the Sciences and Society Course Thread
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None