HSC 1524 - Introduction to Infectious Disease

Health Science Department

Credit(s): 2
Contact Hours: 32
Effective Term Spring 2024 (630)

Requisites

(Developmental math met or
satisfactory score on the college placement test) and
Prerequisite ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of C and
((Prerequisite BSC 2085 with a minimum grade of C and
Prerequisite BSC 2085L with a minimum grade of C) or
Prerequisite BSC 1084C with a minimum grade of C)

Course Description

This course is a survey of the basic principles of microbiology. It relates these principles to Funeral Service Education especially as they pertain to sanitation, disinfection, public health, and embalming practice. The development and use of personal, professional and community hygiene and sanitation are discussed.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. The student will label disease agents for infectious diseases by:
    1. comparing and contrasting bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
    2. explaining Germ Theory
    3. identifying microbial anatomy and describing associated physiology.
    4. discussing morphology and nomenclature of microogranisms.
    5. comparing and contrasting pathogenic microorgasms.
  2. The student will recall the body’s defenses to infectious diseases by:
    1. discussing the body's normal microbiota.
    2. describing the different types of immunity including natural and acquired.
    3. listing the body's mechanical and chemical defenses.
    4. identifying portals or entry.
  3. The student will outline infectious control procedures and safe handling of infectious materials by:
    1. explaining the chain of infection.
    2. defining the different types of pathogens.
    3. identifying factors influencing virulence.
    4. comparing direct and indirect modes of transmission.
    5. identifying the causative microorganism and associated signs and symptoms of disease process.
  4. The student will explain infectious diseases control procedures and safe handling of infectious materials by:
    1. comparing and contrasting sterilization, disinfection, pasteurization, bactericide, germicide, sporicide, and antiseptic.
    2. identifying physical methods of controlling microbial populations through the use of temperature application and ultraviolet radiation.
    3. identifying chemical methods of controlling microbial population through the use of germicides bactericides, fungicides, and virucides.
    4. identifying factors which influence the effectiveness of disintectants.
    5. identifying the action of disinfectants such as halogens, alcohols, aldehydes, phenolic compounds and Quaternary ammonium compounds.
    6. recognizing Universal Precautions.
    7. discussing OSHA’s occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens rules.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course the student will, with a minimum of 75% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors.

History of Changes

Effective Session 19961 SCNS 7/5/96 (was 1521) 3 Yr. Rev 2000, eff 2001-1 Effective Sess I, 2001 (ENS to EAP). Online 20031. 3 Year Review 2004. 3 Year Review 2008. Amended prerequisites effective 20112(0450).
C&I Approval: 07/21/2023, BOT Approval: 09/19/2023, Effective Term: Spring 2024 (630)

Related Programs

  1. Funeral Services (FUNSE-AS) (640) (Active)