Explore how microbes shape human health and disease, from emerging pandemics to antimicrobial resistance—featuring insights from researchers and public health experts. Students will gain a solid understanding of bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic pathogens, then examine how these microorganisms cause disease and how the immune system responds. The course addresses critical contemporary challenges including antimicrobial resistance, emerging infectious diseases, and the human microbiome's role in health. Contributions from experts at Public Health Ontario provide essential context on diagnostics, infection control, and vaccine development.

Lectures are delivered asynchronously online. The final exam will be held in person on the St. George campus.