MOR 365 - Survey of Infectious Diseases

1. Identify microbial agents of infectious diseases
   1. Define divisions of Microbiology
   2. Classify bacteria based on morphology 
   3. Identify common components of bacterial structure and function
   4. Compare physiology of bacteria
   5. Differentiate between obligate and facultative microorganisms
   6. Identify factors affecting bacterial growth
   7. Define microbial associations
2. Identify common methods of microbial control
   1. Define standard levels of microbial control
   2. Differentiate between physical and chemical methods of control
   3. Identify common disinfectants used in the mortuary setting
3. Summarize common aspects of disease infection 
   1. Define common types of infections 
   2. Define mechanisms of pathogenicity 
   3. List common modes of transmission of pathogens 
   4. List common portals of entry of pathogens 
4. Identify aspects of body defense against infection 
   1. Differentiate between antigen and antibody 
   2. Distinguish between mechanical, physiological, and chemical defenses
   3. Recall general types of immunity 
5. Examine microorganisms
   1. Recall specific disease(s) caused by the microorganism
   2. Identify portals of entry used by the microorganism
   3. Identify modes of transmission by which the microorganism is spread 
6. Identify embalming implications of various diseases
   1. Identify risk of disease transmission to the embalmer
   2. Describe tissue changes caused by certain diseases
   3. State appropriate embalming treatments relative to tissue changes