BASIG 1503 provides an overview of infectious diseases, integument, and blood disorders. Module 6: Introduction to Infectious Diseases provides fundamental understanding of basic concepts in microbiology to accurately identify and manage infectious diseases. The information will aid in the management of the patient’s health and general well-being. In Module 7: Integument and Blood Disorders, students combine their knowledge of epithelium and connective tissue to learn the basic structure and function of the integument. This module further describes common infections and pathologies of the integument as well as blood-borne infections and blood disorders.