Undergraduate Course Offerings in MICROBIOLOGY (MICR)
206. Introductory
Microbiology (3-4). Credit 4.
Basic microbiology of prokaryotes and eukaryotes; main topics include morphology, physiology, genetics, taxonomy, ecology, medically important species and immunology; mandatory laboratory designed to give hands-on experience and to reinforce basic principles. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 or 104; BIOL 111 or biology equivalent. May not be used for credit by biology, botany, microbiology, zoology, predentistry or premedicine majors.
289. Special Topics in... Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of microbiology. May be repeated
for credit. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
291. Research. Credit 1 to 4.
Active research of basic nature under the supervision of a Department of Biology faculty member. Prerequisite: Freshman or sophomore classification and approval of instructor.
351. Fundamentals
of Microbiology (3-4). Credit 4.
Introduction to modern microbiology with emphasis on prokaryotes; includes microbial cell structure, function, and physiology; genetics, evolution, and taxonomy; bacteriophage and viruses; pathogenisis and immunity; and ecology and biotechnology; includes laboratory experience with microbial growth and identification. Not open to BIMS majors. Prerequisites: BIOL 112; CHEM 227 and 237; or approval of instructor.
352. Diagnostic
Bacteriology (2-6). Credit 4.
Practical experience in handling, isolation and identification of pathogenic
microorganisms from clinical specimens. Rapid identification and serological
confirmation along with antibiotic sensitivities and reporting of isolates.
Prerequisite: MICR 206 or 351.
360. Microbial Biotechnology (3-0). Credit 3.
An interdisciplinary overview of biotechnology which presents the roles of microorganisms in diverse commercial applications; emphasis on the use of recombinant DNA methodology in this field; social aspects of biotechnology, such as risk management and impact on human health and the environment. Prerequisites: BIOL 111; CHEM 102; CHEM 227 recommended.
406. Bacterial Genetics (3-O). Credit 3.
A problem-oriented course surveying the manipulation and mechanisms of
genetic systems in bacteria; recombination, gene structure and regulation
of bacterial genes, plasmids and phages. Prerequisites: GENE 301 and MICR
351. Cross-listed with GENE 406.
438. Bacterial Physiology (2-6). Credit 4.
Metabolic pathways, regulatory mechanisms and fine structure of the procaryotic
and eucaryotic cell. Laboratory includes use of radioactive isotopes in
growth and respiratory studies and enzyme assays. Prerequisites: MICR
351; BICH 410, 431 and MICR 406 strongly recommended.
445. Biology of Viruses (3-O). Credit 3.
Structure, composition and properties of bacterial and mammalian viruses;
their interaction with bacterial cells and effect in host cell metabolism;
biochemistry of viral replication; techniques used in study of bacteriophage
development; viral tumorigenesis. Prerequisite: MICR 351 or approval of
instructor.
454. Immunology
(3-O). Credit 3.
Introduction to basic immunological concepts and principles of serology.
Prerequisite: MICR 351 or equivalent or approval of instructor.
455. Laboratory
in Immunology (O-6). Credit 2.
Practical application of serological principles which include precipitation, agglutination and complement-mediated reactions as well as blood banking principles, forensic medicine, tissue culture and hybridoma technology. Prerequisite: MICR 454 or registration therein.
456. Medical
Microbiology (4-0). Credit 4.
Microbiology, epidemiology and pathology of bacterial, mycotic, rickettsial
and viral agents that infect humans. Prerequisite: MICR 351 or approval
of instructor.
489. Special Topics in ... Credit 1 to 4.
Selected topics in an identified area of microbiology. May be repeated
once for credit.
491. Research. Credit 1 to 4.
Active research of basic nature under the supervision of a Department of Biology faculty member. Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification and approval of instructor.
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