3 SH(Prerequisites: BIO 2511; BIO 2513; BIO 2521; BIO 2523; ENG 1113; MAT 1233 or MAT 1134 or MAT 1133; and 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)