Karl W. Henry, Jr., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

I teach the following courses at Bloomsburg University

Biology 240 - Introductory Microbiology (3 credits): Presents morphology, metabolism, cultivation, and control of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms with emphasis on public health aspects. Topics will include bioterrorism, epidemiology, food safety, immunology, and infectious diseases. Three hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week. This course counts as a Group C, Natural Sciences & Math General Education Requirements. Not applicable to biology major or minor.

Fall 2012 Syllabus for Introductory Microbiology

Students - Updates and materials are regularly posted on BOLT

Biology 342 - Medical Microbiology (3 credits): Provides a study of microorganisms and acellular entities capable of causing disease in humans. The course emphasizes epidemiology, laboratory diagnosis, principles of pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention. This course counts as a Group C, Natural Sciences & Math General Education Requirements. Two hours of lecture / three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Biology 242 and Biology 271.

Biology 470/570 - Medical Parasitology (3 credits): Examines the life histories and host-parasite relationships of human and animal parasites of medical importance. Laboratory focuses on the morphology and life cycles of parasitic protozoa, helminths, and arthropods. This course counts as a Group C, Natural Sciences & Math General Education Requirements. Two hours of lecture / three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Undergraduate students - Biology 242 and Biology 271. Graduate students - M.S. Biology graduate status with above or equivalent requirements

Biology 489/589 - Current Topics: Microbial Pathogenesis (3 credits): This course provides and overview on the mechanisms by which human pathogens (prokaryotic, eukaryotic, and viral) again entry, survive within and cause disease in humans. A review of the methods used to study virulence factors and pathogenesis will also be examined. Current peer-reviewed literature will be the primary material used to exam specific topics in both a lecture and seminar format. Prerequisites: Undergraduate students - Biology 242, Biology 271, and Biology 342. Graduate students - M.S. Biology graduate status with above or equivalent requirements