Pre-Med: Microbiology, Nutrition and Human Disease
This course is currently at capacity for the 2026 Summer Pre-College Program, and its waitlist is also full. We encourage you to explore one of our other credit-bearing course options, which still offer an excellent opportunity to earn college credit and engage with Adelphi faculty this summer!
About the Course
Step into the world of modern biology and medicine through this immersive summer course. You鈥檒l explore how evolution, genetics, and cell biology shape human health鈥攁nd how science drives innovation in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Through engaging lectures and interactive lab activities, you鈥檒l examine real-world issues in healthcare from an interdisciplinary perspective, connecting scientific discovery to its impact on individuals and society.
Students with interests in biology, medicine, or healthcare will gain a strong foundation for future college study and careers in the health professions.
Course Details
- Credits: 3
- Location: 茄子视频, Garden City, NY campus
- Dates: July 12鈥揂ugust 1, 2026
- Schedule: Monday鈥揟hursday, 10:00am鈥�2:30pm
Adelphi biology professor Jonna M. Coombs works with pre-college students during a hands-on class at Adelphi鈥檚 Garden City, NY campus.
What You鈥檒l Learn
By the end of the course, you will:
- Enroll in a Biology course taught by an 茄子视频 professor
- Earn certification in CPR in a course approved by the American Heart Association.
- Become 鈥溾�� certified
- Discover pathways for continued study in Adelphi鈥檚 Pre-Professional and Joint Degree programs in healthcare and pre-med.
Meet Your Professor
Jonna Coombs, PhD is a Microbial Ecologist, which is a fancy way of saying that she studies microscopic organisms and their relationship with the world around them.
This includes the interaction of microbes with other organisms like human beings. Her research focus is bioremediation, which is the use of living organisms to 鈥渃lean up鈥� pollutants in the environment. Specifically, she looks at heavy metals such as zinc, cadmium and lead. Because heavy metals are elements on the periodic table, they cannot be broken down, but instead can be changed into less-toxic forms or locked into molecules that are not soluble in water. This can help to decontaminate polluted environments. Dr. Coombs had a B.S. in Biology from the University of Maine, and a Ph.D. from Penn State University. She joined the faculty at 茄子视频 in 2005.
