BIOT 6600 — Agents of Bioterrorism
3 semester hoursGraduateLectureusually offered: fallOnlineOnline
Examines the probable weapons of biowarfare—including biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons— from several perspectives. Offers fundamental information on the biology and mechanism of action of the most important potential agents of terror and an introduction to the role of government. Topics include biological impact, detection and recognition, epidemiology, and treatment. Evaluates potential dangers and effectiveness and investigates strategies for defense against attacks by such weapons. Discusses the bioethical challenges of anti-bioterror research. Also offers students an opportunity to develop skills in scientific literacy and writing.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 16 | 20 | 80% | 4.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 75% | 5.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 15 | 20 | 75% | 5.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
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Common patterns: async (100% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- James Hands (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
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