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Academics
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Our Colleges
- Chicago College of Optometry
- Arizona College of Optometry
- College of Dental Medicine–Illinois
- College of Dental Medicine–Arizona
- College of Pharmacy, Glendale Campus
- College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus
- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
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College of Graduate Studies
- Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (IL)
- Master of Biomedical Sciences (AZ)
- Master of Biomedical Sciences (IL)
- Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (AZ)
- Master of Public Health (AZ & IL)
- Master of Science in Precision Medicine (AZ & IL)
- Post-Graduate Certificate in Precision Medicine (AZ & IL)
- Department of Anatomy
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
- Department of Microbiology and Immunology
- Department of Physiology
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine
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Our Colleges
Through a comprehensive presentation of medical microbiology and immunology, the student is introduced to the fundamental characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and immune mechanisms. Using an organ-system approach, students receive the information necessary for an understanding of the factors that make microbes pathogenic. Pertinent information for various diseases includes the etiology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic procedures, and necessary methods for prevention and control. A separate course in immunology explores the immune system. The roles of cells and molecules in the protection of the human host as well as their roles in immunologically mediated disorders are explored. Insight into the mechanisms that provide effective defense from infection and malignancy is emphasized.