3 SH(Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, ENG 1113, MAT 1233 or higher, Humanities Elective 3 SH) (Corequisites: SUT 1113, SUT 1217, SUT 1313) (Pre/Corequisites: Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3 SH) This is an introduction to pathogenic microorganisms related to surgery and their effect on wound healing and infection. It includes principles of sterilization and disinfection. (3 hr lecture)